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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.70, 239.52 and 99.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.70, 239.52 and 99.20 is: 148.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.70 : 239.52 = 99.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.70/239.52 = 99.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.70x = 239.52 × 99.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.70x = 23,761.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,761.35/159.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.79

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