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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.12, 219.60 and 132.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.12, 219.60 and 132.96 is: 183.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.12 : 219.60 = 132.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.12/219.60 = 132.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.12x = 219.60 × 132.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.12x = 29,198.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,198.02/159.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.50

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