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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.42, 220.01 and 89.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.42, 220.01 and 89.48 is: 123.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.42 : 220.01 = 89.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.42/220.01 = 89.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.42x = 220.01 × 89.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.42x = 19,686.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,686.60/159.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.49

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