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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.30, 238.59 and 98.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.30, 238.59 and 98.28 is: 147.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.30 : 238.59 = 98.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.30/238.59 = 98.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.30x = 238.59 × 98.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.30x = 23,448.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,448.63/159.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.20

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