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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.59, 220.64 and 122.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.59, 220.64 and 122.87 is: 169.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.59 : 220.64 = 122.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.59/220.64 = 122.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.59x = 220.64 × 122.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.59x = 27,108.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,108.32/159.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.87

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