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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.22, 219.68 and 89.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.22, 219.68 and 89.27 is: 123.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.22 : 219.68 = 89.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.22/219.68 = 89.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.22x = 219.68 × 89.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.22x = 19,610.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,610.45/159.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.16

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