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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.16, 219.65 and 89.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.16, 219.65 and 89.21 is: 123.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.16 : 219.65 = 89.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.16/219.65 = 89.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.16x = 219.65 × 89.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.16x = 19,595.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,595.43/159.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.12

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