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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.76, 220.51 and 94.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.76, 220.51 and 94.31 is: 130.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.76 : 220.51 = 94.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.76/220.51 = 94.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.76x = 220.51 × 94.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.76x = 20,796.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,796.30/159.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.17

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