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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.97, 239.99 and 91.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.97, 239.99 and 91.50 is: 137.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.97 : 239.99 = 91.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.97/239.99 = 91.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.97x = 239.99 × 91.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.97x = 21,959.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,959.09/159.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.27

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