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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.28, 239.16 and 98.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.28, 239.16 and 98.24 is: 147.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.28 : 239.16 = 98.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.28/239.16 = 98.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.28x = 239.16 × 98.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.28x = 23,495.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,495.08/159.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.51

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