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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.42, 219.92 and 126.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.42, 219.92 and 126.60 is: 174.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.42 : 219.92 = 126.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.42/219.92 = 126.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.42x = 219.92 × 126.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.42x = 27,841.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,841.87/159.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.64

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