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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.26, 219.76 and 90.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.26, 219.76 and 90.26 is: 124.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.26 : 219.76 = 90.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.26/219.76 = 90.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.26x = 219.76 × 90.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.26x = 19,835.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,835.54/159.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.55

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