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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.60, 219.96 and 157.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.60, 219.96 and 157.36 is: 216.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.60 : 219.96 = 157.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.60/219.96 = 157.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.60x = 219.96 × 157.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.60x = 34,612.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,612.91/159.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.87

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