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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.72, 239.36 and 91.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.72, 239.36 and 91.32 is: 136.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.72 : 239.36 = 91.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.72/239.36 = 91.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.72x = 239.36 × 91.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.72x = 21,858.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,858.36/159.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.85

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