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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.08, 219.54 and 93.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.08, 219.54 and 93.60 is: 129.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.08 : 219.54 = 93.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.08/219.54 = 93.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.08x = 219.54 × 93.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.08x = 20,548.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,548.94/159.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.17

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