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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.19, 219.63 and 124.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.19, 219.63 and 124.36 is: 171.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.19 : 219.63 = 124.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.19/219.63 = 124.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.19x = 219.63 × 124.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.19x = 27,313.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,313.19/159.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.58

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