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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.78, 239.88 and 91.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.78, 239.88 and 91.34 is: 137.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.78 : 239.88 = 91.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.78/239.88 = 91.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.78x = 239.88 × 91.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.78x = 21,910.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,910.64/159.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.13

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