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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.87, 220.28 and 151.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.87, 220.28 and 151.23 is: 208.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.87 : 220.28 = 151.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.87/220.28 = 151.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.87x = 220.28 × 151.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.87x = 33,312.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,312.19/159.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.37

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