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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.05, 238.56 and 94.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.05, 238.56 and 94.09 is: 141.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.05 : 238.56 = 94.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.05/238.56 = 94.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.05x = 238.56 × 94.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.05x = 22,446.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,446.11/159.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.13

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