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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.22, 238.98 and 90.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.22, 238.98 and 90.73 is: 136.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.22 : 238.98 = 90.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.22/238.98 = 90.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.22x = 238.98 × 90.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.22x = 21,682.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,682.66/159.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.18

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