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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.33, 219.93 and 92.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.33, 219.93 and 92.96 is: 128.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.33 : 219.93 = 92.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.33/219.93 = 92.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.33x = 219.93 × 92.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.33x = 20,444.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,444.69/159.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.32

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