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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.49, 239.24 and 95.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.49, 239.24 and 95.77 is: 143.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.49 : 239.24 = 95.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.49/239.24 = 95.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.49x = 239.24 × 95.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.49x = 22,912.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,912.01/159.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.66

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