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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.94, 238.04 and 98.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.94, 238.04 and 98.13 is: 146.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.94 : 238.04 = 98.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.94/238.04 = 98.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.94x = 238.04 × 98.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.94x = 23,358.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,358.37/158.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.96

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