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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.36, 219.91 and 93.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.36, 219.91 and 93.85 is: 129.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.36 : 219.91 = 93.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.36/219.91 = 93.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.36x = 219.91 × 93.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.36x = 20,638.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,638.55/159.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.51

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