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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.90, 239.45 and 94.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.90, 239.45 and 94.70 is: 141.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.90 : 239.45 = 94.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.90/239.45 = 94.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.90x = 239.45 × 94.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.90x = 22,675.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,675.92/159.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.81

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