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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.14, 238.50 and 89.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.14, 238.50 and 89.80 is: 134.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.14 : 238.50 = 89.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.14/238.50 = 89.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.14x = 238.50 × 89.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.14x = 21,417.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,417.30/159.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.58

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