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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.44, 220.03 and 90.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.44, 220.03 and 90.44 is: 124.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.44 : 220.03 = 90.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.44/220.03 = 90.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.44x = 220.03 × 90.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.44x = 19,898.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,898.51/159.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.80

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