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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.05, 219.46 and 89.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.05, 219.46 and 89.09 is: 122.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.05 : 219.46 = 89.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.05/219.46 = 89.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.05x = 219.46 × 89.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.05x = 19,551.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,551.69/159.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.93

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