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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.29, 219.83 and 126.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.29, 219.83 and 126.80 is: 174.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.29 : 219.83 = 126.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.29/219.83 = 126.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.29x = 219.83 × 126.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.29x = 27,872.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,872.71/159.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.99

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