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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.62, 220.28 and 90.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.62, 220.28 and 90.62 is: 125.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.62 : 220.28 = 90.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.62/220.28 = 90.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.62x = 220.28 × 90.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.62x = 19,961.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,961.77/159.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.06

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