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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.52, 220.13 and 89.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.52, 220.13 and 89.57 is: 123.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.52 : 220.13 = 89.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.52/220.13 = 89.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.52x = 220.13 × 89.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.52x = 19,717.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,717.04/159.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.60

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