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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.99, 238.12 and 98.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.99, 238.12 and 98.01 is: 146.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.99 : 238.12 = 98.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.99/238.12 = 98.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.99x = 238.12 × 98.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.99x = 23,337.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,337.90/158.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.79

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