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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.59, 220.16 and 94.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.59, 220.16 and 94.07 is: 129.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.59 : 220.16 = 94.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.59/220.16 = 94.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.59x = 220.16 × 94.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.59x = 20,711.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,711.24/159.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.78

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