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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.54, 219.89 and 124.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.54, 219.89 and 124.58 is: 171.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.54 : 219.89 = 124.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.54/219.89 = 124.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.54x = 219.89 × 124.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.54x = 27,392.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,392.17/159.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.69

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