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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.66, 239.76 and 132.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.66, 239.76 and 132.81 is: 199.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.66 : 239.76 = 132.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.66/239.76 = 132.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.66x = 239.76 × 132.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.66x = 31,842.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,842.53/159.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.44

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