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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.86, 220.61 and 97.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.86, 220.61 and 97.72 is: 134.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.86 : 220.61 = 97.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.86/220.61 = 97.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.86x = 220.61 × 97.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.86x = 21,557.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,557.61/159.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.85

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