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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.81, 220.60 and 97.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.81, 220.60 and 97.66 is: 134.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.81 : 220.60 = 97.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.81/220.60 = 97.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.81x = 220.60 × 97.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.81x = 21,543.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,543.80/159.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.81

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