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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.03, 219.43 and 96.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.03, 219.43 and 96.86 is: 133.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.03 : 219.43 = 96.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.03/219.43 = 96.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.03x = 219.43 × 96.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.03x = 21,253.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,253.51/159.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.65

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