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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.17, 219.71 and 132.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.17, 219.71 and 132.84 is: 183.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.17 : 219.71 = 132.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.17/219.71 = 132.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.17x = 219.71 × 132.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.17x = 29,186.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,186.61/159.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.37

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