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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.02, 219.41 and 90.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.02, 219.41 and 90.02 is: 124.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.02 : 219.41 = 90.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.02/219.41 = 90.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.02x = 219.41 × 90.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.02x = 19,751.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,751.29/159.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.21

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