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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.21, 219.72 and 93.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.21, 219.72 and 93.69 is: 129.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.21 : 219.72 = 93.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.21/219.72 = 93.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.21x = 219.72 × 93.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.21x = 20,585.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,585.57/159.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.30

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