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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.27, 220.22 and 122.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.27, 220.22 and 122.72 is: 169.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.27 : 220.22 = 122.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.27/220.22 = 122.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.27x = 220.22 × 122.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.27x = 27,024.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,024.14/159.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.68

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