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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.95, 239.57 and 98.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.95, 239.57 and 98.88 is: 148.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.95 : 239.57 = 98.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.95/239.57 = 98.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.95x = 239.57 × 98.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.95x = 23,688.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,688.19/159.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.10

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