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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.43, 219.99 and 93.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.43, 219.99 and 93.93 is: 129.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.43 : 219.99 = 93.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.43/219.99 = 93.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.43x = 219.99 × 93.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.43x = 20,663.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,663.66/159.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.61

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