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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.76, 219.85 and 155.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.76, 219.85 and 155.22 is: 213.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.76 : 219.85 = 155.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.76/219.85 = 155.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.76x = 219.85 × 155.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.76x = 34,125.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,125.12/159.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.60

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