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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.95, 219.34 and 89.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.95, 219.34 and 89.01 is: 122.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.95 : 219.34 = 89.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.95/219.34 = 89.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.95x = 219.34 × 89.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.95x = 19,523.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,523.40/158.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.83

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