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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.46, 220.06 and 93.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.46, 220.06 and 93.08 is: 128.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.46 : 220.06 = 93.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.46/220.06 = 93.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.46x = 220.06 × 93.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.46x = 20,481.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,481.85/159.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.45

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