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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.34, 238.71 and 132.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.34, 238.71 and 132.01 is: 197.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.34 : 238.71 = 132.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.34/238.71 = 132.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.34x = 238.71 × 132.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.34x = 31,512.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,512.11/159.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.77

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