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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.24, 219.38 and 122.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.24, 219.38 and 122.34 is: 168.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.24 : 219.38 = 122.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.24/219.38 = 122.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.24x = 219.38 × 122.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.24x = 26,838.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,838.34/159.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.54

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