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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.65, 239.71 and 98.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.65, 239.71 and 98.60 is: 148.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.65 : 239.71 = 98.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.65/239.71 = 98.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.65x = 239.71 × 98.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.65x = 23,635.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,635.49/159.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.04

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