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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.20, 219.73 and 93.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.20, 219.73 and 93.69 is: 129.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.20 : 219.73 = 93.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.20/219.73 = 93.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.20x = 219.73 × 93.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.20x = 20,586.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,586.50/159.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.31

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