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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.46, 239.13 and 91.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.46, 239.13 and 91.01 is: 136.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.46 : 239.13 = 91.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.46/239.13 = 91.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.46x = 239.13 × 91.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.46x = 21,763.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,763.22/159.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.48

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