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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.83, 239.90 and 99.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.83, 239.90 and 99.08 is: 148.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.83 : 239.90 = 99.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.83/239.90 = 99.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.83x = 239.90 × 99.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.83x = 23,768.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,768.80/159.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.71

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