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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.44, 239.90 and 132.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.44, 239.90 and 132.21 is: 198.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.44 : 239.90 = 132.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.44/239.90 = 132.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.44x = 239.90 × 132.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.44x = 31,716.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,716.52/159.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.93

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