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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.99, 220.68 and 97.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.99, 220.68 and 97.79 is: 134.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.99 : 220.68 = 97.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.99/220.68 = 97.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.99x = 220.68 × 97.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.99x = 21,579.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,579.19/159.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.88

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