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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.12, 237.96 and 122.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.12, 237.96 and 122.76 is: 183.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.12 : 237.96 = 122.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.12/237.96 = 122.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.12x = 237.96 × 122.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.12x = 29,211.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,211.97/159.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.58

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