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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.35, 238.42 and 94.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.35, 238.42 and 94.39 is: 141.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.35 : 238.42 = 94.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.35/238.42 = 94.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.35x = 238.42 × 94.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.35x = 22,503.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,503.27/159.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.22

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