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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.29, 219.82 and 93.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.29, 219.82 and 93.79 is: 129.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.29 : 219.82 = 93.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.29/219.82 = 93.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.29x = 219.82 × 93.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.29x = 20,616.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,616.13/159.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.43

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