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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.13, 219.55 and 96.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.13, 219.55 and 96.94 is: 133.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.13 : 219.55 = 96.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.13/219.55 = 96.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.13x = 219.55 × 96.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.13x = 21,283.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,283.18/159.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.75

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