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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.12, 219.66 and 93.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.12, 219.66 and 93.66 is: 129.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.12 : 219.66 = 93.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.12/219.66 = 93.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.12x = 219.66 × 93.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.12x = 20,573.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,573.36/159.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.29

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