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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.29, 219.79 and 89.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.29, 219.79 and 89.35 is: 123.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.29 : 219.79 = 89.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.29/219.79 = 89.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.29x = 219.79 × 89.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.29x = 19,637.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,637.80/159.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.28

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