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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.08, 219.53 and 90.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.08, 219.53 and 90.08 is: 124.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.08 : 219.53 = 90.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.08/219.53 = 90.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.08x = 219.53 × 90.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.08x = 19,775.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,775.26/159.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.31

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