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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.27, 238.78 and 90.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.27, 238.78 and 90.69 is: 135.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.27 : 238.78 = 90.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.27/238.78 = 90.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.27x = 238.78 × 90.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.27x = 21,654.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,654.96/159.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.96

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