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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.89, 220.61 and 93.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.89, 220.61 and 93.49 is: 129.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.89 : 220.61 = 93.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.89/220.61 = 93.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.89x = 220.61 × 93.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.89x = 20,624.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,624.51/159.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.00

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