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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.92, 240 and 95.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.92, 240 and 95.84 is: 143.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.92 : 240 = 95.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.92/240 = 95.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.92x = 240 × 95.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.92x = 23,001.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,001.60/159.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.83

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