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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.28, 239.05 and 122.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.28, 239.05 and 122.62 is: 184.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.28 : 239.05 = 122.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.28/239.05 = 122.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.28x = 239.05 × 122.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.28x = 29,312.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,312.31/159.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.03

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