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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.46, 239.33 and 98.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.46, 239.33 and 98.71 is: 148.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.46 : 239.33 = 98.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.46/239.33 = 98.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.46x = 239.33 × 98.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.46x = 23,623.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,623.31/159.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.15

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