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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.15, 219.66 and 93.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.15, 219.66 and 93.63 is: 129.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.15 : 219.66 = 93.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.15/219.66 = 93.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.15x = 219.66 × 93.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.15x = 20,566.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,566.77/159.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.23

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