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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.43, 220 and 89.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.43, 220 and 89.49 is: 123.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.43 : 220 = 89.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.43/220 = 89.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.43x = 220 × 89.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.43x = 19,687.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,687.80/159.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.49

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