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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.49, 220.08 and 94.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.49, 220.08 and 94.02 is: 129.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.49 : 220.08 = 94.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.49/220.08 = 94.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.49x = 220.08 × 94.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.49x = 20,691.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,691.92/159.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.74

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