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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.12, 219.54 and 96.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.12, 219.54 and 96.93 is: 133.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.12 : 219.54 = 96.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.12/219.54 = 96.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.12x = 219.54 × 96.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.12x = 21,280.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,280.01/159.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.74

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