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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.34, 219.89 and 92.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.34, 219.89 and 92.96 is: 128.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.34 : 219.89 = 92.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.34/219.89 = 92.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.34x = 219.89 × 92.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.34x = 20,440.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,440.97/159.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.29

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