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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.75, 239.63 and 94.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.75, 239.63 and 94.84 is: 142.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.75 : 239.63 = 94.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.75/239.63 = 94.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.75x = 239.63 × 94.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.75x = 22,725.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,725.44/159.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.26

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