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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.89, 240.12 and 99.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.89, 240.12 and 99.14 is: 148.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.89 : 240.12 = 99.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.89/240.12 = 99.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.89x = 240.12 × 99.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.89x = 23,804.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,804.30/159.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.88

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