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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.93, 219.25 and 93.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.93, 219.25 and 93.39 is: 128.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.93 : 219.25 = 93.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.93/219.25 = 93.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.93x = 219.25 × 93.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.93x = 20,475.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,475.76/158.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.84

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