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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.92, 220.83 and 123.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.92, 220.83 and 123.02 is: 169.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.92 : 220.83 = 123.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.92/220.83 = 123.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.92x = 220.83 × 123.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.92x = 27,165.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,165.77/159.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.87

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