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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.51, 239.07 and 94.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.51, 239.07 and 94.52 is: 141.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.51 : 239.07 = 94.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.51/239.07 = 94.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.51x = 239.07 × 94.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.51x = 22,595.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,595.70/159.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.66

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