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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.27, 238.92 and 90.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.27, 238.92 and 90.83 is: 136.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.27 : 238.92 = 90.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.27/238.92 = 90.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.27x = 238.92 × 90.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.27x = 21,699.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,699.91/159.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.25

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