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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.67, 220.33 and 88.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.67, 220.33 and 88.77 is: 122.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.67 : 220.33 = 88.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.67/220.33 = 88.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.67x = 220.33 × 88.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.67x = 19,558.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,558.69/159.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.49

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