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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.28, 219.76 and 93.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.28, 219.76 and 93.77 is: 129.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.28 : 219.76 = 93.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.28/219.76 = 93.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.28x = 219.76 × 93.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.28x = 20,608.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,608.15/159.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.38

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