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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.89, 220.80 and 132.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.89, 220.80 and 132.55 is: 183.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.89 : 220.80 = 132.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.89/220.80 = 132.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.89x = 220.80 × 132.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.89x = 29,266.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,266.99/159.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.05

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