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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.01, 219.37 and 93.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.01, 219.37 and 93.54 is: 129.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.01 : 219.37 = 93.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.01/219.37 = 93.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.01x = 219.37 × 93.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.01x = 20,519.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,519.87/159.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.05

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