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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.26, 219.80 and 92.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.26, 219.80 and 92.88 is: 128.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.26 : 219.80 = 92.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.26/219.80 = 92.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.26x = 219.80 × 92.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.26x = 20,415.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,415.26/159.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.19

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