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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.15, 219.63 and 92.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.15, 219.63 and 92.81 is: 128.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.15 : 219.63 = 92.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.15/219.63 = 92.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.15x = 219.63 × 92.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.15x = 20,383.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,383.66/159.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.08

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