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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.56, 220.16 and 94.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.56, 220.16 and 94.02 is: 129.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.56 : 220.16 = 94.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.56/220.16 = 94.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.56x = 220.16 × 94.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.56x = 20,699.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,699.44/159.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.73

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