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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.12, 238.88 and 97.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.12, 238.88 and 97.56 is: 146.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.12 : 238.88 = 97.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.12/238.88 = 97.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.12x = 238.88 × 97.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.12x = 23,305.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,305.13/159.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.46

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