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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.88, 238.66 and 98.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.88, 238.66 and 98.06 is: 147.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.88 : 238.66 = 98.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.88/238.66 = 98.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.88x = 238.66 × 98.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.88x = 23,403.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,403.00/158.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.30

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