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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.70, 220.33 and 89.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.70, 220.33 and 89.75 is: 123.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.70 : 220.33 = 89.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.70/220.33 = 89.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.70x = 220.33 × 89.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.70x = 19,773.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,773.86/159.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.82

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