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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.83, 220.60 and 94.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.83, 220.60 and 94.35 is: 130.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.83 : 220.60 = 94.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.83/220.60 = 94.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.83x = 220.60 × 94.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.83x = 20,813.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,813.61/159.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.22

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