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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.69, 220.14 and 126.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.69, 220.14 and 126.95 is: 175.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.69 : 220.14 = 126.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.69/220.14 = 126.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.69x = 220.14 × 126.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.69x = 27,947.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,947.32/159.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.01

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