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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.14, 238.24 and 98.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.14, 238.24 and 98.08 is: 146.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.14 : 238.24 = 98.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.14/238.24 = 98.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.14x = 238.24 × 98.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.14x = 23,367.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,367.45/159.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.84

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