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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.50, 220.01 and 94.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.50, 220.01 and 94.03 is: 129.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.50 : 220.01 = 94.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.50/220.01 = 94.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.50x = 220.01 × 94.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.50x = 20,686.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,686.44/159.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.70

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