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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.21, 238.94 and 90.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.21, 238.94 and 90.80 is: 136.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.21 : 238.94 = 90.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.21/238.94 = 90.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.21x = 238.94 × 90.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.21x = 21,695.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,695.75/159.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.27

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