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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.03, 219.51 and 153.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.03, 219.51 and 153.90 is: 212.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.03 : 219.51 = 153.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.03/219.51 = 153.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.03x = 219.51 × 153.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.03x = 33,782.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,782.59/159.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.43

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