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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.87, 240.03 and 126.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.87, 240.03 and 126.04 is: 189.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.87 : 240.03 = 126.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.87/240.03 = 126.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.87x = 240.03 × 126.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.87x = 30,253.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,253.38/159.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.24

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