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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.54, 220.13 and 94.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.54, 220.13 and 94.04 is: 129.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.54 : 220.13 = 94.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.54/220.13 = 94.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.54x = 220.13 × 94.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.54x = 20,702.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,702.40/159.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.77

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