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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.72, 220.40 and 97.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.72, 220.40 and 97.53 is: 134.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.72 : 220.40 = 97.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.72/220.40 = 97.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.72x = 220.40 × 97.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.72x = 21,495.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,495.61/159.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.59

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