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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.03, 219.46 and 90.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.03, 219.46 and 90.03 is: 124.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.03 : 219.46 = 90.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.03/219.46 = 90.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.03x = 219.46 × 90.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.03x = 19,757.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,757.98/159.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.24

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