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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.30, 239.02 and 98.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.30, 239.02 and 98.35 is: 147.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.30 : 239.02 = 98.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.30/239.02 = 98.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.30x = 239.02 × 98.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.30x = 23,506.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,506.77/159.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.56

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