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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.76, 220.35 and 97.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.76, 220.35 and 97.59 is: 134.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.76 : 220.35 = 97.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.76/220.35 = 97.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.76x = 220.35 × 97.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.76x = 21,502.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,502.37/159.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.60

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