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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.68, 239.82 and 132.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.68, 239.82 and 132.63 is: 199.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.68 : 239.82 = 132.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.68/239.82 = 132.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.68x = 239.82 × 132.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.68x = 31,807.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,807.33/159.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.20

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