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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.87, 220.65 and 122.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.87, 220.65 and 122.97 is: 169.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.87 : 220.65 = 122.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.87/220.65 = 122.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.87x = 220.65 × 122.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.87x = 27,133.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,133.33/159.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.72

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