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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.76, 220.52 and 97.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.76, 220.52 and 97.56 is: 134.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.76 : 220.52 = 97.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.76/220.52 = 97.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.76x = 220.52 × 97.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.76x = 21,513.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,513.93/159.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.66

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