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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.97, 220.71 and 97.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.97, 220.71 and 97.77 is: 134.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.97 : 220.71 = 97.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.97/220.71 = 97.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.97x = 220.71 × 97.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.97x = 21,578.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,578.82/159.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.89

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