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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.69, 238.83 and 94.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.69, 238.83 and 94.53 is: 141.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.69 : 238.83 = 94.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.69/238.83 = 94.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.69x = 238.83 × 94.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.69x = 22,576.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,576.60/159.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.38

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