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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.93, 220.71 and 97.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.93, 220.71 and 97.76 is: 134.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.93 : 220.71 = 97.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.93/220.71 = 97.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.93x = 220.71 × 97.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.93x = 21,576.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,576.61/159.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.91

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