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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.90, 220.31 and 132.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.90, 220.31 and 132.12 is: 182.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.90 : 220.31 = 132.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.90/220.31 = 132.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.90x = 220.31 × 132.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.90x = 29,106.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,106.70/159.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.03

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