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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.48, 238.61 and 94.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.48, 238.61 and 94.51 is: 141.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.48 : 238.61 = 94.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.48/238.61 = 94.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.48x = 238.61 × 94.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.48x = 22,550.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,550.79/159.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.41

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