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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.36, 239.07 and 90.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.36, 239.07 and 90.93 is: 136.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.36 : 239.07 = 90.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.36/239.07 = 90.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.36x = 239.07 × 90.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.36x = 21,738.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,738.64/159.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.41

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