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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.52, 220.12 and 90.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.52, 220.12 and 90.52 is: 124.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.52 : 220.12 = 90.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.52/220.12 = 90.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.52x = 220.12 × 90.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.52x = 19,925.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,925.26/159.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.91

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