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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.56, 220.14 and 97.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.56, 220.14 and 97.42 is: 134.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.56 : 220.14 = 97.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.56/220.14 = 97.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.56x = 220.14 × 97.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.56x = 21,445.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,445.49/159.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.40

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