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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.45, 220.03 and 89.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.45, 220.03 and 89.51 is: 123.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.45 : 220.03 = 89.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.45/220.03 = 89.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.45x = 220.03 × 89.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.45x = 19,693.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,693.56/159.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.51

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