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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.87, 239.86 and 94.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.87, 239.86 and 94.92 is: 142.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.87 : 239.86 = 94.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.87/239.86 = 94.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.87x = 239.86 × 94.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.87x = 22,767.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,767.04/159.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.41

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