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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.29, 238.74 and 98.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.29, 238.74 and 98.24 is: 147.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.29 : 238.74 = 98.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.29/238.74 = 98.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.29x = 238.74 × 98.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.29x = 23,452.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,452.62/159.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.24

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