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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.88, 220.58 and 94.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.88, 220.58 and 94.34 is: 130.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.88 : 220.58 = 94.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.88/220.58 = 94.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.88x = 220.58 × 94.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.88x = 20,809.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,809.52/159.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.16

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