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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.39, 219.98 and 97.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.39, 219.98 and 97.23 is: 134.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.39 : 219.98 = 97.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.39/219.98 = 97.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.39x = 219.98 × 97.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.39x = 21,388.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,388.66/159.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.19

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