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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.44, 238.16 and 132.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.44, 238.16 and 132.08 is: 197.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.44 : 238.16 = 132.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.44/238.16 = 132.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.44x = 238.16 × 132.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.44x = 31,456.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,456.17/159.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.29

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