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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.23, 238.85 and 90.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.23, 238.85 and 90.80 is: 136.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.23 : 238.85 = 90.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.23/238.85 = 90.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.23x = 238.85 × 90.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.23x = 21,688.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,688.40/159.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.21

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