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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.11, 219.57 and 89.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.11, 219.57 and 89.18 is: 123.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.11 : 219.57 = 89.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.11/219.57 = 89.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.11x = 219.57 × 89.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.11x = 19,580.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,580.15/159.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.06

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