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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.61, 219.78 and 156.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.61, 219.78 and 156.20 is: 215.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.61 : 219.78 = 156.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.61/219.78 = 156.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.61x = 219.78 × 156.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.61x = 34,330.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,330.19/159.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.09

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