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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.49, 238.92 and 132.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.49, 238.92 and 132.36 is: 198.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.49 : 238.92 = 132.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.49/238.92 = 132.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.49x = 238.92 × 132.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.49x = 31,622.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,622.26/159.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.27

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