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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.86, 239.70 and 91.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.86, 239.70 and 91.44 is: 137.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.86 : 239.70 = 91.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.86/239.70 = 91.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.86x = 239.70 × 91.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.86x = 21,918.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,918.17/159.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.11

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