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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.55, 238.96 and 132.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.55, 238.96 and 132.55 is: 198.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.55 : 238.96 = 132.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.55/238.96 = 132.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.55x = 238.96 × 132.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.55x = 31,674.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,674.15/159.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.52

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