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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.79, 220.53 and 97.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.79, 220.53 and 97.66 is: 134.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.79 : 220.53 = 97.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.79/220.53 = 97.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.79x = 220.53 × 97.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.79x = 21,536.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,536.96/159.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.78

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