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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.45, 219.96 and 93.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.45, 219.96 and 93.89 is: 129.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.45 : 219.96 = 93.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.45/219.96 = 93.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.45x = 219.96 × 93.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.45x = 20,650.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,650.94/159.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.51

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