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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.38, 220.02 and 124.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.38, 220.02 and 124.46 is: 171.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.38 : 220.02 = 124.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.38/220.02 = 124.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.38x = 220.02 × 124.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.38x = 27,383.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,383.69/159.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.81

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