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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.89, 220.56 and 97.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.89, 220.56 and 97.62 is: 134.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.89 : 220.56 = 97.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.89/220.56 = 97.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.89x = 220.56 × 97.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.89x = 21,531.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,531.07/159.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.67

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