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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.16, 219.61 and 93.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.16, 219.61 and 93.67 is: 129.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.16 : 219.61 = 93.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.16/219.61 = 93.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.16x = 219.61 × 93.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.16x = 20,570.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,570.91/159.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.25

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