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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.17, 219.65 and 89.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.17, 219.65 and 89.23 is: 123.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.17 : 219.65 = 89.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.17/219.65 = 89.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.17x = 219.65 × 89.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.17x = 19,598.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,598.37/159.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.13

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