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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.10, 238.66 and 94.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.10, 238.66 and 94.07 is: 141.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.10 : 238.66 = 94.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.10/238.66 = 94.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.10x = 238.66 × 94.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.10x = 22,451.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,451.11/159.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.12

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