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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.58, 220.21 and 90.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.58, 220.21 and 90.58 is: 124.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.58 : 220.21 = 90.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.58/220.21 = 90.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.58x = 220.21 × 90.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.58x = 19,946.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,946.62/159.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.99

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