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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.30, 219.79 and 97.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.30, 219.79 and 97.13 is: 134.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.30 : 219.79 = 97.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.30/219.79 = 97.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.30x = 219.79 × 97.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.30x = 21,348.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,348.08/159.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.01

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