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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.06, 219.24 and 122.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.06, 219.24 and 122.16 is: 168.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.06 : 219.24 = 122.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.06/219.24 = 122.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.06x = 219.24 × 122.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.06x = 26,782.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,782.36/159.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.38

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