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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.02, 219.44 and 93.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.02, 219.44 and 93.51 is: 129.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.02 : 219.44 = 93.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.02/219.44 = 93.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.02x = 219.44 × 93.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.02x = 20,519.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,519.83/159.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.04

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