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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.26, 219.69 and 97.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.26, 219.69 and 97.07 is: 133.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.26 : 219.69 = 97.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.26/219.69 = 97.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.26x = 219.69 × 97.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.26x = 21,324.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,324.21/159.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.90

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