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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.20, 219.76 and 93.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.20, 219.76 and 93.76 is: 129.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.20 : 219.76 = 93.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.20/219.76 = 93.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.20x = 219.76 × 93.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.20x = 20,604.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,604.70/159.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.43

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