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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.39, 219.87 and 97.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.39, 219.87 and 97.20 is: 134.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.39 : 219.87 = 97.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.39/219.87 = 97.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.39x = 219.87 × 97.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.39x = 21,371.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,371.36/159.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.08

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