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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.78, 239.04 and 98.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.78, 239.04 and 98.82 is: 147.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.78 : 239.04 = 98.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.78/239.04 = 98.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.78x = 239.04 × 98.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.78x = 23,621.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,621.93/159.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.84

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