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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.31, 219.83 and 89.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.31, 219.83 and 89.38 is: 123.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.31 : 219.83 = 89.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.31/219.83 = 89.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.31x = 219.83 × 89.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.31x = 19,648.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,648.41/159.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.33

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