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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.08, 238.26 and 98.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.08, 238.26 and 98.02 is: 146.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.08 : 238.26 = 98.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.08/238.26 = 98.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.08x = 238.26 × 98.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.08x = 23,354.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,354.25/159.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.81

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