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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.68, 239.53 and 91.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.68, 239.53 and 91.33 is: 137.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.68 : 239.53 = 91.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.68/239.53 = 91.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.68x = 239.53 × 91.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.68x = 21,876.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,876.27/159.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.00

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