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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.98, 239.96 and 95.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.98, 239.96 and 95.42 is: 143.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.98 : 239.96 = 95.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.98/239.96 = 95.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.98x = 239.96 × 95.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.98x = 22,897.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,897.82/159.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.13

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