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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.03, 238.48 and 90.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.03, 238.48 and 90.59 is: 135.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.03 : 238.48 = 90.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.03/238.48 = 90.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.03x = 238.48 × 90.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.03x = 21,603.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,603.90/159.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.85

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