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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.33, 239.30 and 90.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.33, 239.30 and 90.99 is: 136.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.33 : 239.30 = 90.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.33/239.30 = 90.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.33x = 239.30 × 90.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.33x = 21,774.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,774.31/159.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.66

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