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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.45, 239.19 and 132.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.45, 239.19 and 132.09 is: 198.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.45 : 239.19 = 132.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.45/239.19 = 132.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.45x = 239.19 × 132.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.45x = 31,594.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,594.61/159.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.15

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