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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.31, 219.84 and 89.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.31, 219.84 and 89.35 is: 123.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.31 : 219.84 = 89.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.31/219.84 = 89.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.31x = 219.84 × 89.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.31x = 19,642.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,642.70/159.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.30

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