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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.08, 219.63 and 149.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.08, 219.63 and 149.97 is: 207.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.08 : 219.63 = 149.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.08/219.63 = 149.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.08x = 219.63 × 149.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.08x = 32,937.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,937.91/159.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.06

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