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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.60, 238.80 and 97.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.60, 238.80 and 97.68 is: 146.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.60 : 238.80 = 97.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.60/238.80 = 97.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.60x = 238.80 × 97.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.60x = 23,325.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,325.98/159.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.15

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