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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.86, 238.44 and 98.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.86, 238.44 and 98.11 is: 147.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.86 : 238.44 = 98.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.86/238.44 = 98.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.86x = 238.44 × 98.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.86x = 23,394.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,394.01/158.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.26

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