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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.80, 220.53 and 124.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.80, 220.53 and 124.87 is: 172.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.80 : 220.53 = 124.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.80/220.53 = 124.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.80x = 220.53 × 124.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.80x = 27,537.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,537.03/159.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.32

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