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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.39, 239.45 and 132.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.39, 239.45 and 132.39 is: 198.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.39 : 239.45 = 132.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.39/239.45 = 132.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.39x = 239.45 × 132.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.39x = 31,700.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,700.12/159.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.88

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