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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.41, 239.12 and 98.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.41, 239.12 and 98.48 is: 147.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.41 : 239.12 = 98.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.41/239.12 = 98.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.41x = 239.12 × 98.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.41x = 23,548.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,548.54/159.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.72

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