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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.67, 239.70 and 94.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.67, 239.70 and 94.97 is: 142.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.67 : 239.70 = 94.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.67/239.70 = 94.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.67x = 239.70 × 94.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.67x = 22,763.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,763.11/159.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.57

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