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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.49, 238.64 and 94.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.49, 238.64 and 94.25 is: 141.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.49 : 238.64 = 94.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.49/238.64 = 94.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.49x = 238.64 × 94.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.49x = 22,491.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,491.58/159.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.02

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