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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.23, 238.30 and 95.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.23, 238.30 and 95.15 is: 142.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.23 : 238.30 = 95.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.23/238.30 = 95.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.23x = 238.30 × 95.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.23x = 22,672.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,672.82/159.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.39

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