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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.65, 220.30 and 93.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.65, 220.30 and 93.26 is: 128.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.65 : 220.30 = 93.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.65/220.30 = 93.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.65x = 220.30 × 93.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.65x = 20,545.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,545.18/159.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.69

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