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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.66, 238.86 and 122.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.66, 238.86 and 122.58 is: 183.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.66 : 238.86 = 122.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.66/238.86 = 122.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.66x = 238.86 × 122.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.66x = 29,279.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,279.46/159.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.39

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