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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.66, 220.38 and 97.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.66, 220.38 and 97.50 is: 134.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.66 : 220.38 = 97.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.66/220.38 = 97.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.66x = 220.38 × 97.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.66x = 21,487.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,487.05/159.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.58

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