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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.76, 221.98 and 158.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.76, 221.98 and 158.07 is: 219.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.76 : 221.98 = 158.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.76/221.98 = 158.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.76x = 221.98 × 158.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.76x = 35,088.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,088.38/159.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.63

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