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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.79, 220.50 and 89.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.79, 220.50 and 89.84 is: 123.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.79 : 220.50 = 89.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.79/220.50 = 89.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.79x = 220.50 × 89.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.79x = 19,808.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,808.17/159.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.97

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