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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.61, 239.60 and 94.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.61, 239.60 and 94.69 is: 142.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.61 : 239.60 = 94.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.61/239.60 = 94.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.61x = 239.60 × 94.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.61x = 22,687.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,687.72/159.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.14

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