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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.23, 219.55 and 123.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.23, 219.55 and 123.79 is: 170.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.23 : 219.55 = 123.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.23/219.55 = 123.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.23x = 219.55 × 123.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.23x = 27,178.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,178.24/159.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.68

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