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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.06, 219.54 and 92.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.06, 219.54 and 92.71 is: 127.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.06 : 219.54 = 92.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.06/219.54 = 92.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.06x = 219.54 × 92.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.06x = 20,354.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,354.18/159.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.96

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