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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.81, 238.79 and 122.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.81, 238.79 and 122.55 is: 183.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.81 : 238.79 = 122.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.81/238.79 = 122.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.81x = 238.79 × 122.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.81x = 29,263.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,263.71/159.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.12

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