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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.57, 220.37 and 150.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.57, 220.37 and 150.48 is: 207.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.57 : 220.37 = 150.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.57/220.37 = 150.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.57x = 220.37 × 150.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.57x = 33,160.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,160.53/159.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.81

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