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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.24, 238.86 and 95.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.24, 238.86 and 95.52 is: 143.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.24 : 238.86 = 95.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.24/238.86 = 95.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.24x = 238.86 × 95.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.24x = 22,815.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,815.91/159.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.28

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