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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.69, 239.67 and 98.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.69, 239.67 and 98.94 is: 148.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.69 : 239.67 = 98.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.69/239.67 = 98.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.69x = 239.67 × 98.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.69x = 23,712.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,712.95/159.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.49

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