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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.92, 239.60 and 98.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.92, 239.60 and 98.92 is: 148.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.92 : 239.60 = 98.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.92/239.60 = 98.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.92x = 239.60 × 98.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.92x = 23,701.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,701.23/159.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.21

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