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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.91, 220.79 and 123.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.91, 220.79 and 123.01 is: 169.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.91 : 220.79 = 123.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.91/220.79 = 123.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.91x = 220.79 × 123.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.91x = 27,159.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,159.38/159.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.84

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