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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.39, 238.80 and 95.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.39, 238.80 and 95.13 is: 142.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.39 : 238.80 = 95.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.39/238.80 = 95.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.39x = 238.80 × 95.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.39x = 22,717.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,717.04/159.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.52

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