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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.03, 219.40 and 93.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.03, 219.40 and 93.53 is: 129.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.03 : 219.40 = 93.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.03/219.40 = 93.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.03x = 219.40 × 93.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.03x = 20,520.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,520.48/159.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.04

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