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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.94, 220.71 and 94.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.94, 220.71 and 94.47 is: 130.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.94 : 220.71 = 94.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.94/220.71 = 94.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.94x = 220.71 × 94.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.94x = 20,850.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,850.47/159.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.36

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