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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.01, 237.99 and 90.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.01, 237.99 and 90.37 is: 135.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.01 : 237.99 = 90.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.01/237.99 = 90.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.01x = 237.99 × 90.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.01x = 21,507.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,507.16/159.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.26

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