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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.10, 219.57 and 92.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.10, 219.57 and 92.71 is: 127.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.10 : 219.57 = 92.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.10/219.57 = 92.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.10x = 219.57 × 92.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.10x = 20,356.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,356.26/159.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.95

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