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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.48, 220.08 and 89.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.48, 220.08 and 89.55 is: 123.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.48 : 220.08 = 89.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.48/220.08 = 89.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.48x = 220.08 × 89.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.48x = 19,708.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,708.16/159.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.58

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