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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.40, 239.12 and 94.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.40, 239.12 and 94.50 is: 141.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.40 : 239.12 = 94.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.40/239.12 = 94.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.40x = 239.12 × 94.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.40x = 22,596.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,596.84/159.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.76

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