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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.84, 220.68 and 152.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.84, 220.68 and 152.10 is: 209.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.84 : 220.68 = 152.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.84/220.68 = 152.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.84x = 220.68 × 152.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.84x = 33,565.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,565.43/159.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.99

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