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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.99, 220.62 and 124.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.99, 220.62 and 124.97 is: 172.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.99 : 220.62 = 124.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.99/220.62 = 124.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.99x = 220.62 × 124.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.99x = 27,569.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,569.78/159.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.32

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