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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.73, 220.37 and 97.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.73, 220.37 and 97.55 is: 134.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.73 : 220.37 = 97.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.73/220.37 = 97.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.73x = 220.37 × 97.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.73x = 21,497.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,497.09/159.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.58

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