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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.99, 220.86 and 94.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.99, 220.86 and 94.47 is: 130.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.99 : 220.86 = 94.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.99/220.86 = 94.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.99x = 220.86 × 94.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.99x = 20,864.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,864.64/159.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.41

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