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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.20, 219.70 and 89.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.20, 219.70 and 89.25 is: 123.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.20 : 219.70 = 89.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.20/219.70 = 89.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.20x = 219.70 × 89.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.20x = 19,608.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,608.00/159.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.17

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