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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.99, 220.74 and 93.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.99, 220.74 and 93.57 is: 129.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.99 : 220.74 = 93.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.99/220.74 = 93.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.99x = 220.74 × 93.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.99x = 20,654.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,654.64/159.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.10

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