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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.43, 239.24 and 91.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.43, 239.24 and 91.00 is: 136.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.43 : 239.24 = 91.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.43/239.24 = 91.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.43x = 239.24 × 91.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.43x = 21,770.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,770.47/159.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.55

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