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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.99, 219.60 and 122.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.99, 219.60 and 122.59 is: 169.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.99 : 219.60 = 122.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.99/219.60 = 122.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.99x = 219.60 × 122.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.99x = 26,920.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,920.22/158.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.33

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