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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.96, 220.52 and 126.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.96, 220.52 and 126.12 is: 173.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.96 : 220.52 = 126.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.96/220.52 = 126.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.96x = 220.52 × 126.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.96x = 27,811.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,811.98/159.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.87

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