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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.92, 220.54 and 127.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.92, 220.54 and 127.28 is: 175.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.92 : 220.54 = 127.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.92/220.54 = 127.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.92x = 220.54 × 127.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.92x = 28,070.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,070.33/159.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.53

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