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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.76, 239.64 and 95.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.76, 239.64 and 95.68 is: 143.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.76 : 239.64 = 95.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.76/239.64 = 95.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.76x = 239.64 × 95.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.76x = 22,928.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,928.76/159.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.52

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