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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.32, 219.88 and 90.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.32, 219.88 and 90.32 is: 124.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.32 : 219.88 = 90.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.32/219.88 = 90.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.32x = 219.88 × 90.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.32x = 19,859.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,859.56/159.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.65

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