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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.70, 220.49 and 132.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.70, 220.49 and 132.14 is: 182.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.70 : 220.49 = 132.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.70/220.49 = 132.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.70x = 220.49 × 132.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.70x = 29,135.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,135.55/159.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.44

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