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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.43, 220.03 and 93.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.43, 220.03 and 93.95 is: 129.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.43 : 220.03 = 93.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.43/220.03 = 93.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.43x = 220.03 × 93.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.43x = 20,671.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,671.82/159.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.66

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