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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.43, 239.16 and 94.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.43, 239.16 and 94.53 is: 141.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.43 : 239.16 = 94.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.43/239.16 = 94.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.43x = 239.16 × 94.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.43x = 22,607.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,607.79/159.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.80

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