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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.19, 238.43 and 90.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.19, 238.43 and 90.61 is: 135.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.19 : 238.43 = 90.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.19/238.43 = 90.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.19x = 238.43 × 90.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.19x = 21,603.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,603.77/159.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.71

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