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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.26, 219.78 and 93.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.26, 219.78 and 93.75 is: 129.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.26 : 219.78 = 93.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.26/219.78 = 93.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.26x = 219.78 × 93.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.26x = 20,604.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,604.38/159.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.38

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