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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.72, 220.36 and 94.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.72, 220.36 and 94.25 is: 130.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.72 : 220.36 = 94.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.72/220.36 = 94.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.72x = 220.36 × 94.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.72x = 20,768.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,768.93/159.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.03

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