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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159, 237.90 and 90.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159, 237.90 and 90.56 is: 135.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159 : 237.90 = 90.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159/237.90 = 90.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159x = 237.90 × 90.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159x = 21,544.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,544.22/159
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.50

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