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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.94, 239.98 and 98.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.94, 239.98 and 98.20 is: 147.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.94 : 239.98 = 98.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.94/239.98 = 98.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.94x = 239.98 × 98.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.94x = 23,566.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,566.04/159.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.34

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