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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.99, 220.80 and 97.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.99, 220.80 and 97.86 is: 135.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.99 : 220.80 = 97.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.99/220.80 = 97.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.99x = 220.80 × 97.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.99x = 21,607.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,607.49/159.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.06

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