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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.59, 217.40 and 122.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.59, 217.40 and 122.55 is: 169.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.59 : 217.40 = 122.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.59/217.40 = 122.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.59x = 217.40 × 122.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.59x = 26,641.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,641.76/157.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.06

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