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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.29, 219.83 and 92.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.29, 219.83 and 92.91 is: 128.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.29 : 219.83 = 92.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.29/219.83 = 92.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.29x = 219.83 × 92.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.29x = 20,423.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,423.94/159.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.22

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