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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.27, 219.79 and 88.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.27, 219.79 and 88.38 is: 121.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.27 : 219.79 = 88.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.27/219.79 = 88.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.27x = 219.79 × 88.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.27x = 19,423.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,423.50/159.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.96

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