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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.22, 219.37 and 126.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.22, 219.37 and 126.46 is: 174.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.22 : 219.37 = 126.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.22/219.37 = 126.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.22x = 219.37 × 126.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.22x = 27,741.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,741.53/159.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.23

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