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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.52, 220.08 and 90.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.52, 220.08 and 90.48 is: 124.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.52 : 220.08 = 90.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.52/220.08 = 90.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.52x = 220.08 × 90.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.52x = 19,912.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,912.84/159.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.83

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