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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.82, 220.53 and 89.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.82, 220.53 and 89.86 is: 123.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.82 : 220.53 = 89.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.82/220.53 = 89.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.82x = 220.53 × 89.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.82x = 19,816.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,816.83/159.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.99

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