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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.91, 220.48 and 94.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.91, 220.48 and 94.39 is: 130.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.91 : 220.48 = 94.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.91/220.48 = 94.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.91x = 220.48 × 94.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.91x = 20,810.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,810.32/159.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.14

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