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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.94, 239.67 and 95.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.94, 239.67 and 95.62 is: 143.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.94 : 239.67 = 95.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.94/239.67 = 95.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.94x = 239.67 × 95.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.94x = 22,917.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,917.25/159.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.29

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