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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.34, 220.29 and 122.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.34, 220.29 and 122.62 is: 169.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.34 : 220.29 = 122.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.34/220.29 = 122.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.34x = 220.29 × 122.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.34x = 27,010.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,010.86/159.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.52

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