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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.21, 219.84 and 154.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.21, 219.84 and 154.05 is: 212.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.21 : 219.84 = 154.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.21/219.84 = 154.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.21x = 219.84 × 154.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.21x = 33,865.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,865.25/159.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.71

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