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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.30, 219.89 and 122.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.30, 219.89 and 122.54 is: 169.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.30 : 219.89 = 122.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.30/219.89 = 122.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.30x = 219.89 × 122.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.30x = 26,944.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,944.53/159.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.14

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