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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.39, 219.98 and 93.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.39, 219.98 and 93.92 is: 129.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.39 : 219.98 = 93.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.39/219.98 = 93.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.39x = 219.98 × 93.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.39x = 20,659.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,659.66/159.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.62

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