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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.75, 239.52 and 98.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.75, 239.52 and 98.85 is: 148.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.75 : 239.52 = 98.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.75/239.52 = 98.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.75x = 239.52 × 98.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.75x = 23,676.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,676.55/159.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.21

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