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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.57, 239.11 and 94.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.57, 239.11 and 94.61 is: 141.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.57 : 239.11 = 94.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.57/239.11 = 94.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.57x = 239.11 × 94.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.57x = 22,622.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,622.56/159.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.77

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