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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.38, 239.04 and 98.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.38, 239.04 and 98.49 is: 147.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.38 : 239.04 = 98.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.38/239.04 = 98.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.38x = 239.04 × 98.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.38x = 23,543.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,543.05/159.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.72

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