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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.19, 219.71 and 93.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.19, 219.71 and 93.71 is: 129.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.19 : 219.71 = 93.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.19/219.71 = 93.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.19x = 219.71 × 93.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.19x = 20,589.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,589.81/159.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.34

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