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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159, 238.14 and 98.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159, 238.14 and 98.07 is: 146.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159 : 238.14 = 98.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159/238.14 = 98.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159x = 238.14 × 98.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159x = 23,354.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,354.39/159
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.88

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