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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.25, 219.78 and 150.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.25, 219.78 and 150.14 is: 207.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.25 : 219.78 = 150.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.25/219.78 = 150.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.25x = 219.78 × 150.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.25x = 32,997.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,997.77/159.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.21

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