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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.63, 220.33 and 94.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.63, 220.33 and 94.18 is: 129.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.63 : 220.33 = 94.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.63/220.33 = 94.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.63x = 220.33 × 94.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.63x = 20,750.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,750.92/159.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.99

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