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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.87, 220.61 and 94.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.87, 220.61 and 94.37 is: 130.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.87 : 220.61 = 94.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.87/220.61 = 94.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.87x = 220.61 × 94.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.87x = 20,817.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,817.39/159.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.21

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