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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.69, 220.41 and 94.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.69, 220.41 and 94.22 is: 130.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.69 : 220.41 = 94.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.69/220.41 = 94.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.69x = 220.41 × 94.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.69x = 20,765.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,765.93/159.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.04

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