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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.38, 219.89 and 93.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.38, 219.89 and 93.84 is: 129.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.38 : 219.89 = 93.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.38/219.89 = 93.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.38x = 219.89 × 93.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.38x = 20,634.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,634.48/159.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.47

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