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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.90, 240.21 and 132.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.90, 240.21 and 132.90 is: 199.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.90 : 240.21 = 132.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.90/240.21 = 132.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.90x = 240.21 × 132.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.90x = 31,923.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,923.91/159.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.65

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