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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.12, 238.26 and 97.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.12, 238.26 and 97.44 is: 145.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.12 : 238.26 = 97.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.12/238.26 = 97.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.12x = 238.26 × 97.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.12x = 23,216.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,216.05/159.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.90

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