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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.96, 238.56 and 94.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.96, 238.56 and 94.88 is: 142.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.96 : 238.56 = 94.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.96/238.56 = 94.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.96x = 238.56 × 94.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.96x = 22,634.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,634.57/158.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.39

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