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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.73, 220.53 and 124.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.73, 220.53 and 124.90 is: 172.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.73 : 220.53 = 124.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.73/220.53 = 124.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.73x = 220.53 × 124.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.73x = 27,543.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,543.65/159.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.44

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