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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.39, 220.05 and 124.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.39, 220.05 and 124.50 is: 171.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.39 : 220.05 = 124.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.39/220.05 = 124.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.39x = 220.05 × 124.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.39x = 27,396.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,396.23/159.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.88

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