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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.54, 239.32 and 95.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.54, 239.32 and 95.38 is: 143.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.54 : 239.32 = 95.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.54/239.32 = 95.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.54x = 239.32 × 95.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.54x = 22,826.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,826.34/159.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.08

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