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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.91, 220.67 and 89.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.91, 220.67 and 89.97 is: 124.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.91 : 220.67 = 89.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.91/220.67 = 89.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.91x = 220.67 × 89.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.91x = 19,853.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,853.25/159.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.15

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