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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.84, 220.72 and 132.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.84, 220.72 and 132.48 is: 182.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.84 : 220.72 = 132.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.84/220.72 = 132.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.84x = 220.72 × 132.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.84x = 29,240.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,240.99/159.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.94

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