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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.93, 220.73 and 94.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.93, 220.73 and 94.46 is: 130.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.93 : 220.73 = 94.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.93/220.73 = 94.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.93x = 220.73 × 94.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.93x = 20,848.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,848.58/159.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.36

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