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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.64, 238.19 and 98.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.64, 238.19 and 98.02 is: 147.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.64 : 238.19 = 98.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.64/238.19 = 98.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.64x = 238.19 × 98.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.64x = 23,347.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,347.38/158.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.17

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