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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.22, 238.74 and 98.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.22, 238.74 and 98.26 is: 147.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.22 : 238.74 = 98.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.22/238.74 = 98.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.22x = 238.74 × 98.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.22x = 23,458.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,458.59/159.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.33

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