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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.04, 219.54 and 122.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.04, 219.54 and 122.32 is: 168.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.04 : 219.54 = 122.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.04/219.54 = 122.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.04x = 219.54 × 122.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.04x = 26,854.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,854.13/159.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.85

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