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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.79, 220.73 and 125.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.79, 220.73 and 125.26 is: 173.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.79 : 220.73 = 125.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.79/220.73 = 125.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.79x = 220.73 × 125.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.79x = 27,648.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,648.64/159.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.03

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