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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.87, 239.94 and 99.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.87, 239.94 and 99.12 is: 148.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.87 : 239.94 = 99.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.87/239.94 = 99.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.87x = 239.94 × 99.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.87x = 23,782.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,782.85/159.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.76

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