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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.12, 219.53 and 93.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.12, 219.53 and 93.62 is: 129.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.12 : 219.53 = 93.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.12/219.53 = 93.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.12x = 219.53 × 93.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.12x = 20,553.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,553.18/159.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.17

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