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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.33, 238.82 and 90.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.33, 238.82 and 90.87 is: 136.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.33 : 238.82 = 90.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.33/238.82 = 90.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.33x = 238.82 × 90.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.33x = 21,701.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,701.12/159.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.20

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