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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.09, 219.74 and 122.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.09, 219.74 and 122.16 is: 168.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.09 : 219.74 = 122.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.09/219.74 = 122.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.09x = 219.74 × 122.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.09x = 26,842.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,842.83/159.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.73

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