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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.51, 220.17 and 93.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.51, 220.17 and 93.18 is: 128.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.51 : 220.17 = 93.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.51/220.17 = 93.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.51x = 220.17 × 93.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.51x = 20,515.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,515.44/159.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.62

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