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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.57, 218.94 and 155.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.57, 218.94 and 155.55 is: 213.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.57 : 218.94 = 155.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.57/218.94 = 155.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.57x = 218.94 × 155.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.57x = 34,056.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,056.35/159.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.43

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