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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.77, 220.53 and 94.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.77, 220.53 and 94.28 is: 130.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.77 : 220.53 = 94.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.77/220.53 = 94.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.77x = 220.53 × 94.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.77x = 20,790.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,790.47/159.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.13

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