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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.65, 239.54 and 94.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.65, 239.54 and 94.77 is: 142.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.65 : 239.54 = 94.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.65/239.54 = 94.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.65x = 239.54 × 94.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.65x = 22,702.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,702.28/159.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.20

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