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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.71, 239.49 and 98.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.71, 239.49 and 98.96 is: 148.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.71 : 239.49 = 98.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.71/239.49 = 98.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.71x = 239.49 × 98.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.71x = 23,698.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,698.73/159.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.39

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