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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159, 238.53 and 93.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159, 238.53 and 93.97 is: 140.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159 : 238.53 = 93.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159/238.53 = 93.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159x = 238.53 × 93.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159x = 22,414.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,414.07/159
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.97

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