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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.90, 239.28 and 94.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.90, 239.28 and 94.94 is: 142.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.90 : 239.28 = 94.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.90/239.28 = 94.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.90x = 239.28 × 94.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.90x = 22,715.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,715.81/159.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.06

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