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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.67, 239.73 and 98.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.67, 239.73 and 98.62 is: 148.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.67 : 239.73 = 98.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.67/239.73 = 98.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.67x = 239.73 × 98.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.67x = 23,641.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,641.20/159.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.06

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