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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.93, 239.60 and 98.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.93, 239.60 and 98.18 is: 147.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.93 : 239.60 = 98.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.93/239.60 = 98.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.93x = 239.60 × 98.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.93x = 23,523.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,523.93/159.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.09

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