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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.95, 238.42 and 94.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.95, 238.42 and 94.39 is: 141.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.95 : 238.42 = 94.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.95/238.42 = 94.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.95x = 238.42 × 94.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.95x = 22,505.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,505.06/158.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.59

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