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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.39, 238.75 and 94.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.39, 238.75 and 94.19 is: 141.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.39 : 238.75 = 94.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.39/238.75 = 94.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.39x = 238.75 × 94.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.39x = 22,486.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,486.43/159.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.08

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