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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.28, 219.84 and 93.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.28, 219.84 and 93.83 is: 129.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.28 : 219.84 = 93.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.28/219.84 = 93.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.28x = 219.84 × 93.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.28x = 20,626.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,626.41/159.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.50

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