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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.57, 220.20 and 94.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.57, 220.20 and 94.05 is: 129.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.57 : 220.20 = 94.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.57/220.20 = 94.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.57x = 220.20 × 94.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.57x = 20,709.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,709.81/159.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.79

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