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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.60, 238.98 and 132.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.60, 238.98 and 132.68 is: 198.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.60 : 238.98 = 132.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.60/238.98 = 132.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.60x = 238.98 × 132.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.60x = 31,707.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,707.87/159.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.67

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