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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.60, 239.56 and 91.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.60, 239.56 and 91.18 is: 136.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.60 : 239.56 = 91.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.60/239.56 = 91.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.60x = 239.56 × 91.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.60x = 21,841.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,841.80/159.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.86

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