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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.09, 238.41 and 90.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.09, 238.41 and 90.51 is: 135.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.09 : 238.41 = 90.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.09/238.41 = 90.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.09x = 238.41 × 90.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.09x = 21,578.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,578.49/159.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.64

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