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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.75, 220.37 and 94.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.75, 220.37 and 94.25 is: 130.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.75 : 220.37 = 94.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.75/220.37 = 94.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.75x = 220.37 × 94.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.75x = 20,768.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,768.30/159.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.01

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