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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.20, 219.64 and 124.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.20, 219.64 and 124.36 is: 171.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.20 : 219.64 = 124.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.20/219.64 = 124.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.20x = 219.64 × 124.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.20x = 27,314.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,314.43/159.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.57

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