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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.71, 220.53 and 154.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.71, 220.53 and 154.55 is: 213.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.71 : 220.53 = 154.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.71/220.53 = 154.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.71x = 220.53 × 154.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.71x = 34,081.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,081.81/159.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.40

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