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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.56, 239.01 and 91.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.56, 239.01 and 91.01 is: 136.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.56 : 239.01 = 91.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.56/239.01 = 91.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.56x = 239.01 × 91.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.56x = 21,751.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,751.11/159.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.32

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