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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.94, 220.77 and 97.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.94, 220.77 and 97.81 is: 135.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.94 : 220.77 = 97.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.94/220.77 = 97.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.94x = 220.77 × 97.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.94x = 21,593.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,593.51/159.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.01

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