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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.14, 218.98 and 154.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.14, 218.98 and 154.58 is: 212.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.14 : 218.98 = 154.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.14/218.98 = 154.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.14x = 218.98 × 154.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.14x = 33,849.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,849.93/159.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.71

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