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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.90, 220.62 and 94.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.90, 220.62 and 94.29 is: 130.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.90 : 220.62 = 94.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.90/220.62 = 94.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.90x = 220.62 × 94.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.90x = 20,802.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,802.26/159.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.10

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