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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.16, 219.62 and 89.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.16, 219.62 and 89.22 is: 123.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.16 : 219.62 = 89.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.16/219.62 = 89.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.16x = 219.62 × 89.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.16x = 19,595.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,595.38/159.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.12

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