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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.88, 220.64 and 94.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.88, 220.64 and 94.42 is: 130.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.88 : 220.64 = 94.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.88/220.64 = 94.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.88x = 220.64 × 94.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.88x = 20,832.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,832.83/159.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.30

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