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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.86, 239.56 and 98.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.86, 239.56 and 98.89 is: 148.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.86 : 239.56 = 98.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.86/239.56 = 98.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.86x = 239.56 × 98.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.86x = 23,690.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,690.09/159.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.19

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