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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.42, 238.88 and 91.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.42, 238.88 and 91.02 is: 136.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.42 : 238.88 = 91.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.42/238.88 = 91.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.42x = 238.88 × 91.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.42x = 21,742.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,742.86/159.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.39

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