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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.59, 238.94 and 91.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.59, 238.94 and 91.01 is: 136.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.59 : 238.94 = 91.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.59/238.94 = 91.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.59x = 238.94 × 91.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.59x = 21,745.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,745.93/159.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.27

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