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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.32, 219.84 and 93.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.32, 219.84 and 93.80 is: 129.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.32 : 219.84 = 93.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.32/219.84 = 93.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.32x = 219.84 × 93.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.32x = 20,620.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,620.99/159.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.43

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