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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.41, 219.89 and 97.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.41, 219.89 and 97.25 is: 134.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.41 : 219.89 = 97.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.41/219.89 = 97.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.41x = 219.89 × 97.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.41x = 21,383.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,383.45/159.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.14

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