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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.14, 219.83 and 152.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.14, 219.83 and 152.91 is: 211.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.14 : 219.83 = 152.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.14/219.83 = 152.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.14x = 219.83 × 152.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.14x = 33,614.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,614.30/159.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.23

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