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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.71, 220.34 and 97.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.71, 220.34 and 97.49 is: 134.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.71 : 220.34 = 97.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.71/220.34 = 97.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.71x = 220.34 × 97.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.71x = 21,481.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,481.74/159.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.50

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