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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.11, 238.79 and 97.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.11, 238.79 and 97.48 is: 146.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.11 : 238.79 = 97.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.11/238.79 = 97.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.11x = 238.79 × 97.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.11x = 23,276.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,276.90/159.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.30

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