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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.83, 220.58 and 97.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.83, 220.58 and 97.64 is: 134.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.83 : 220.58 = 97.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.83/220.58 = 97.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.83x = 220.58 × 97.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.83x = 21,537.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,537.43/159.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.75

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