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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.62, 220.27 and 89.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.62, 220.27 and 89.68 is: 123.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.62 : 220.27 = 89.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.62/220.27 = 89.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.62x = 220.27 × 89.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.62x = 19,752.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,752.71/159.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.75

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