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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.23, 219.77 and 152.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.23, 219.77 and 152.31 is: 210.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.23 : 219.77 = 152.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.23/219.77 = 152.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.23x = 219.77 × 152.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.23x = 33,472.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,472.41/159.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.21

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