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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.44, 220.02 and 89.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.44, 220.02 and 89.49 is: 123.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.44 : 220.02 = 89.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.44/220.02 = 89.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.44x = 220.02 × 89.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.44x = 19,690.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,690.36/159.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.50

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