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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.22, 238.41 and 90.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.22, 238.41 and 90.64 is: 135.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.22 : 238.41 = 90.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.22/238.41 = 90.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.22x = 238.41 × 90.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.22x = 21,609.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,609.48/159.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.72

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