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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.68, 239.72 and 132.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.68, 239.72 and 132.56 is: 199.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.68 : 239.72 = 132.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.68/239.72 = 132.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.68x = 239.72 × 132.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.68x = 31,777.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,777.28/159.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.01

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