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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.62, 239.01 and 94.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.62, 239.01 and 94.56 is: 141.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.62 : 239.01 = 94.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.62/239.01 = 94.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.62x = 239.01 × 94.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.62x = 22,600.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,600.79/159.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.60

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