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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.81, 220.45 and 97.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.81, 220.45 and 97.61 is: 134.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.81 : 220.45 = 97.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.81/220.45 = 97.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.81x = 220.45 × 97.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.81x = 21,516.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,516.78/159.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.64

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