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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.65, 220.01 and 159.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.65, 220.01 and 159.38 is: 219.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.65 : 220.01 = 159.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.65/220.01 = 159.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.65x = 220.01 × 159.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.65x = 35,065.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,065.19/159.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.64

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