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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.43, 220.00 and 89.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.43, 220.00 and 89.48 is: 123.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.43 : 220.00 = 89.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.43/220.00 = 89.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.43x = 220.00 × 89.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.43x = 19,686.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,686.26/159.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.48

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