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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.47, 220.02 and 94.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.47, 220.02 and 94.00 is: 129.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.47 : 220.02 = 94.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.47/220.02 = 94.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.47x = 220.02 × 94.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.47x = 20,680.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,680.78/159.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.68

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