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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.58, 220.07 and 132.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.58, 220.07 and 132.25 is: 182.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.58 : 220.07 = 132.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.58/220.07 = 132.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.58x = 220.07 × 132.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.58x = 29,102.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,102.78/159.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.37

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