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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.32, 219.87 and 89.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.32, 219.87 and 89.39 is: 123.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.32 : 219.87 = 89.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.32/219.87 = 89.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.32x = 219.87 × 89.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.32x = 19,654.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,654.73/159.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.36

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