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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.62, 239.22 and 97.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.62, 239.22 and 97.92 is: 146.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.62 : 239.22 = 97.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.62/239.22 = 97.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.62x = 239.22 × 97.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.62x = 23,424.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,424.42/159.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.76

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