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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.53, 220.03 and 94.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.53, 220.03 and 94.04 is: 129.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.53 : 220.03 = 94.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.53/220.03 = 94.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.53x = 220.03 × 94.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.53x = 20,690.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,690.62/159.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.70

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