Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.30, 219.60 and 153
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 159.30, 219.60 and 153 is: 210.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
159.30 : 219.60 = 153 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
159.30/219.60 = 153/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
159.30x = 219.60 × 153 - Step 4: Simplify right side
159.30x = 33,598.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,598.80/159.30 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 210.92
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