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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.25, 219.81 and 90.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.25, 219.81 and 90.29 is: 124.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.25 : 219.81 = 90.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.25/219.81 = 90.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.25x = 219.81 × 90.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.25x = 19,846.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,846.64/159.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.63

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