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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.63, 220.29 and 88.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.63, 220.29 and 88.74 is: 122.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.63 : 220.29 = 88.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.63/220.29 = 88.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.63x = 220.29 × 88.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.63x = 19,547.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,547.71/159.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.45

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