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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.61, 238.94 and 98.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.61, 238.94 and 98.55 is: 147.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.61 : 238.94 = 98.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.61/238.94 = 98.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.61x = 238.94 × 98.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.61x = 23,547.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,547.78/159.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.54

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