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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.73, 220.41 and 89.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.73, 220.41 and 89.80 is: 123.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.73 : 220.41 = 89.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.73/220.41 = 89.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.73x = 220.41 × 89.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.73x = 19,792.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,792.27/159.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.91

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