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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.93, 220.54 and 127.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.93, 220.54 and 127.12 is: 175.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.93 : 220.54 = 127.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.93/220.54 = 127.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.93x = 220.54 × 127.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.93x = 28,035.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,035.04/159.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.30

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