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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.49, 219.90 and 156.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.49, 219.90 and 156.16 is: 215.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.49 : 219.90 = 156.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.49/219.90 = 156.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.49x = 219.90 × 156.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.49x = 34,339.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,339.58/159.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.31

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