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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.85, 239.17 and 94.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.85, 239.17 and 94.89 is: 141.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.85 : 239.17 = 94.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.85/239.17 = 94.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.85x = 239.17 × 94.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.85x = 22,693.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,693.65/159.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.97

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