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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.77, 220.48 and 97.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.77, 220.48 and 97.59 is: 134.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.77 : 220.48 = 97.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.77/220.48 = 97.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.77x = 220.48 × 97.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.77x = 21,516.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,516.64/159.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.67

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