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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159, 238.70 and 94.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159, 238.70 and 94.08 is: 141.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159 : 238.70 = 94.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159/238.70 = 94.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159x = 238.70 × 94.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159x = 22,456.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,456.90/159
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.24

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