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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.49, 239.19 and 98.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.49, 239.19 and 98.56 is: 147.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.49 : 239.19 = 98.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.49/239.19 = 98.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.49x = 239.19 × 98.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.49x = 23,574.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,574.57/159.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.81

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