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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.63, 239.63 and 95.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.63, 239.63 and 95.64 is: 143.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.63 : 239.63 = 95.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.63/239.63 = 95.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.63x = 239.63 × 95.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.63x = 22,917.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,917.74/159.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.57

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