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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.80, 220.68 and 127.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.80, 220.68 and 127.29 is: 175.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.80 : 220.68 = 127.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.80/220.68 = 127.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.80x = 220.68 × 127.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.80x = 28,089.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,089.72/159.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.78

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