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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.78, 220.44 and 94.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.78, 220.44 and 94.29 is: 130.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.78 : 220.44 = 94.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.78/220.44 = 94.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.78x = 220.44 × 94.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.78x = 20,785.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,785.29/159.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.09

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