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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.43, 220.04 and 89.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.43, 220.04 and 89.52 is: 123.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.43 : 220.04 = 89.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.43/220.04 = 89.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.43x = 220.04 × 89.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.43x = 19,697.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,697.98/159.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.55

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