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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.93, 239.89 and 91.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.93, 239.89 and 91.49 is: 137.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.93 : 239.89 = 91.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.93/239.89 = 91.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.93x = 239.89 × 91.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.93x = 21,946.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,946.34/159.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.22

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