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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.48, 220.10 and 93.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.48, 220.10 and 93.96 is: 129.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.48 : 220.10 = 93.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.48/220.10 = 93.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.48x = 220.10 × 93.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.48x = 20,680.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,680.60/159.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.68

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