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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.84, 220.46 and 94.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.84, 220.46 and 94.30 is: 130.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.84 : 220.46 = 94.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.84/220.46 = 94.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.84x = 220.46 × 94.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.84x = 20,788.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,788.36/159.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.06

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