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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.99, 219.40 and 93.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.99, 219.40 and 93.52 is: 129.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.99 : 219.40 = 93.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.99/219.40 = 93.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.99x = 219.40 × 93.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.99x = 20,518.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,518.29/158.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.05

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