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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.60, 220.30 and 124.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.60, 220.30 and 124.68 is: 172.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.60 : 220.30 = 124.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.60/220.30 = 124.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.60x = 220.30 × 124.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.60x = 27,467.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,467.00/159.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.10

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