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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.04, 219.42 and 96.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.04, 219.42 and 96.86 is: 133.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.04 : 219.42 = 96.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.04/219.42 = 96.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.04x = 219.42 × 96.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.04x = 21,252.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,252.17/159.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.63

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