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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.12, 238.74 and 90.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.12, 238.74 and 90.72 is: 136.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.12 : 238.74 = 90.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.12/238.74 = 90.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.12x = 238.74 × 90.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.12x = 21,658.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,658.49/159.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.11

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