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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159, 219.01 and 122.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159, 219.01 and 122.10 is: 168.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159 : 219.01 = 122.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159/219.01 = 122.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159x = 219.01 × 122.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159x = 26,741.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,741.12/159
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.18

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