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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.85, 220.59 and 89.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.85, 220.59 and 89.90 is: 124.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.85 : 220.59 = 89.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.85/220.59 = 89.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.85x = 220.59 × 89.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.85x = 19,829.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,829.94/159.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.06

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