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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.86, 220.55 and 97.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.86, 220.55 and 97.67 is: 134.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.86 : 220.55 = 97.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.86/220.55 = 97.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.86x = 220.55 × 97.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.86x = 21,541.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,541.18/159.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.75

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