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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159, 219.30 and 93.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159, 219.30 and 93.48 is: 128.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159 : 219.30 = 93.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159/219.30 = 93.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159x = 219.30 × 93.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159x = 20,500.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,500.16/159
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.93

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