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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.71, 220.41 and 94.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.71, 220.41 and 94.20 is: 130.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.71 : 220.41 = 94.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.71/220.41 = 94.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.71x = 220.41 × 94.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.71x = 20,762.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,762.62/159.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.01

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