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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.50, 220.04 and 93.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.50, 220.04 and 93.97 is: 129.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.50 : 220.04 = 93.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.50/220.04 = 93.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.50x = 220.04 × 93.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.50x = 20,676.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,676.06/159.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.63

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