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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.08, 219.62 and 152.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.08, 219.62 and 152.20 is: 210.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.08 : 219.62 = 152.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.08/219.62 = 152.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.08x = 219.62 × 152.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.08x = 33,426.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,426.16/159.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.12

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