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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.66, 239.40 and 94.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.66, 239.40 and 94.59 is: 141.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.66 : 239.40 = 94.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.66/239.40 = 94.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.66x = 239.40 × 94.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.66x = 22,644.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,644.85/159.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.83

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