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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.33, 219.90 and 93.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.33, 219.90 and 93.88 is: 129.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.33 : 219.90 = 93.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.33/219.90 = 93.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.33x = 219.90 × 93.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.33x = 20,644.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,644.21/159.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.57

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