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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.41, 238.52 and 94.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.41, 238.52 and 94.45 is: 141.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.41 : 238.52 = 94.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.41/238.52 = 94.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.41x = 238.52 × 94.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.41x = 22,527.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,527.15/159.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.31

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