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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.56, 239.33 and 91.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.56, 239.33 and 91.11 is: 136.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.56 : 239.33 = 91.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.56/239.33 = 91.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.56x = 239.33 × 91.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.56x = 21,804.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,804.90/159.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.66

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