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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.36, 240 and 132.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.36, 240 and 132.18 is: 199.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.36 : 240 = 132.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.36/240 = 132.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.36x = 240 × 132.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.36x = 31,723.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,723.20/159.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.07

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