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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.28, 220.03 and 122.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.28, 220.03 and 122.63 is: 169.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.28 : 220.03 = 122.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.28/220.03 = 122.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.28x = 220.03 × 122.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.28x = 26,980.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,980.87/159.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.40

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