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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.18, 219.61 and 92.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.18, 219.61 and 92.79 is: 128.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.18 : 219.61 = 92.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.18/219.61 = 92.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.18x = 219.61 × 92.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.18x = 20,377.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,377.61/159.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.02

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