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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.59, 239.18 and 91.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.59, 239.18 and 91.15 is: 136.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.59 : 239.18 = 91.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.59/239.18 = 91.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.59x = 239.18 × 91.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.59x = 21,799.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,799.75/159.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.60

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