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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.58, 220.17 and 94.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.58, 220.17 and 94.06 is: 129.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.58 : 220.17 = 94.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.58/220.17 = 94.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.58x = 220.17 × 94.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.58x = 20,708.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,708.09/159.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.77

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