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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.07, 238.63 and 98.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.07, 238.63 and 98.27 is: 147.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.07 : 238.63 = 98.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.07/238.63 = 98.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.07x = 238.63 × 98.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.07x = 23,450.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,450.17/159.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.42

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