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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.61, 239.20 and 91.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.61, 239.20 and 91.07 is: 136.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.61 : 239.20 = 91.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.61/239.20 = 91.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.61x = 239.20 × 91.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.61x = 21,784.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,784.31/159.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.49

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