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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.50, 219.78 and 153.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.50, 219.78 and 153.88 is: 212.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.50 : 219.78 = 153.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.50/219.78 = 153.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.50x = 219.78 × 153.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.50x = 33,819.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,819.75/159.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.04

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