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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.31, 219.85 and 89.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.31, 219.85 and 89.37 is: 123.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.31 : 219.85 = 89.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.31/219.85 = 89.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.31x = 219.85 × 89.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.31x = 19,647.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,647.77/159.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.33

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