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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.19, 219.67 and 89.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.19, 219.67 and 89.26 is: 123.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.19 : 219.67 = 89.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.19/219.67 = 89.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.19x = 219.67 × 89.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.19x = 19,606.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,606.97/159.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.17

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