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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.29, 219.93 and 122.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.29, 219.93 and 122.38 is: 168.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.29 : 219.93 = 122.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.29/219.93 = 122.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.29x = 219.93 × 122.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.29x = 26,914.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,914.42/159.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.96

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