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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.98, 220.79 and 97.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.98, 220.79 and 97.82 is: 135.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.98 : 220.79 = 97.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.98/220.79 = 97.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.98x = 220.79 × 97.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.98x = 21,597.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,597.68/159.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.00

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