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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.03, 238.54 and 98.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.03, 238.54 and 98.18 is: 147.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.03 : 238.54 = 98.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.03/238.54 = 98.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.03x = 238.54 × 98.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.03x = 23,419.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,419.86/159.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.27

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