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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.03, 238.14 and 98.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.03, 238.14 and 98.04 is: 146.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.03 : 238.14 = 98.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.03/238.14 = 98.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.03x = 238.14 × 98.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.03x = 23,347.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,347.25/159.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.81

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