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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.25, 219.84 and 97.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.25, 219.84 and 97.10 is: 134.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.25 : 219.84 = 97.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.25/219.84 = 97.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.25x = 219.84 × 97.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.25x = 21,346.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,346.65/159.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.04

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