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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.17, 219.59 and 92.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.17, 219.59 and 92.78 is: 127.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.17 : 219.59 = 92.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.17/219.59 = 92.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.17x = 219.59 × 92.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.17x = 20,372.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,372.00/159.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.99

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