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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.94, 220.66 and 97.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.94, 220.66 and 97.75 is: 134.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.94 : 220.66 = 97.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.94/220.66 = 97.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.94x = 220.66 × 97.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.94x = 21,569.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,569.52/159.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.86

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