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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.14, 219.08 and 124.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.14, 219.08 and 124.13 is: 170.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.14 : 219.08 = 124.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.14/219.08 = 124.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.14x = 219.08 × 124.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.14x = 27,193.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,193.62/159.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.88

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