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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.06, 238.32 and 90.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.06, 238.32 and 90.66 is: 135.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.06 : 238.32 = 90.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.06/238.32 = 90.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.06x = 238.32 × 90.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.06x = 21,606.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,606.09/159.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.84

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