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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.76, 220.22 and 126.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.76, 220.22 and 126.96 is: 175.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.76 : 220.22 = 126.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.76/220.22 = 126.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.76x = 220.22 × 126.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.76x = 27,959.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,959.13/159.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.01

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