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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.71, 219.98 and 126.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.71, 219.98 and 126.90 is: 174.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.71 : 219.98 = 126.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.71/219.98 = 126.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.71x = 219.98 × 126.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.71x = 27,915.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,915.78/159.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.80

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