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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.96, 220.62 and 132.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.96, 220.62 and 132.24 is: 182.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.96 : 220.62 = 132.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.96/220.62 = 132.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.96x = 220.62 × 132.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.96x = 29,174.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,174.79/159.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.39

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