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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.40, 219.97 and 89.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.40, 219.97 and 89.46 is: 123.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.40 : 219.97 = 89.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.40/219.97 = 89.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.40x = 219.97 × 89.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.40x = 19,678.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,678.52/159.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.45

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