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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.81, 220.55 and 89.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.81, 220.55 and 89.87 is: 124.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.81 : 220.55 = 89.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.81/220.55 = 89.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.81x = 220.55 × 89.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.81x = 19,820.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,820.38/159.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.02

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