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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.46, 239.10 and 94.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.46, 239.10 and 94.47 is: 141.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.46 : 239.10 = 94.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.46/239.10 = 94.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.46x = 239.10 × 94.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.46x = 22,587.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,587.78/159.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.65

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