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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.24, 219.78 and 124.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.24, 219.78 and 124.68 is: 172.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.24 : 219.78 = 124.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.24/219.78 = 124.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.24x = 219.78 × 124.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.24x = 27,402.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,402.17/159.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.08

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