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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.42, 238.95 and 94.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.42, 238.95 and 94.44 is: 141.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.42 : 238.95 = 94.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.42/238.95 = 94.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.42x = 238.95 × 94.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.42x = 22,566.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,566.44/159.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.55

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