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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.51, 218.81 and 158.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.51, 218.81 and 158.07 is: 216.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.51 : 218.81 = 158.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.51/218.81 = 158.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.51x = 218.81 × 158.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.51x = 34,586.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,586.51/159.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.83

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