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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.96, 220.71 and 90.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.96, 220.71 and 90.96 is: 125.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.96 : 220.71 = 90.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.96/220.71 = 90.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.96x = 220.71 × 90.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.96x = 20,075.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,075.78/159.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.51

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