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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.74, 220.45 and 89.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.74, 220.45 and 89.80 is: 123.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.74 : 220.45 = 89.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.74/220.45 = 89.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.74x = 220.45 × 89.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.74x = 19,795.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,795.76/159.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.92

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