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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.99, 220.83 and 93.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.99, 220.83 and 93.63 is: 129.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.99 : 220.83 = 93.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.99/220.83 = 93.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.99x = 220.83 × 93.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.99x = 20,676.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,676.31/159.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.24

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