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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.05, 219.50 and 96.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.05, 219.50 and 96.87 is: 133.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.05 : 219.50 = 96.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.05/219.50 = 96.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.05x = 219.50 × 96.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.05x = 21,261.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,261.87/159.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.68

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