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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.61, 238.80 and 97.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.61, 238.80 and 97.69 is: 146.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.61 : 238.80 = 97.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.61/238.80 = 97.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.61x = 238.80 × 97.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.61x = 23,328.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,328.37/159.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.16

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