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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.67, 220.32 and 93.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.67, 220.32 and 93.28 is: 128.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.67 : 220.32 = 93.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.67/220.32 = 93.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.67x = 220.32 × 93.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.67x = 20,551.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,551.45/159.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.71

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