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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.95, 220.55 and 124.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.95, 220.55 and 124.98 is: 172.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.95 : 220.55 = 124.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.95/220.55 = 124.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.95x = 220.55 × 124.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.95x = 27,563.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,563.71/159.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.33

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