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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.66, 239.50 and 132.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.66, 239.50 and 132.52 is: 198.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.66 : 239.50 = 132.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.66/239.50 = 132.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.66x = 239.50 × 132.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.66x = 31,738.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,738.54/159.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.79

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