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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.60, 220.41 and 132.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.60, 220.41 and 132.27 is: 182.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.60 : 220.41 = 132.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.60/220.41 = 132.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.60x = 220.41 × 132.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.60x = 29,153.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,153.18/159.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.66

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