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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.94, 219.33 and 93.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.94, 219.33 and 93.43 is: 128.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.94 : 219.33 = 93.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.94/219.33 = 93.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.94x = 219.33 × 93.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.94x = 20,492.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,492.00/158.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.93

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