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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.47, 239.43 and 91.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.47, 239.43 and 91.13 is: 136.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.47 : 239.43 = 91.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.47/239.43 = 91.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.47x = 239.43 × 91.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.47x = 21,819.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,819.26/159.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.82

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