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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.41, 238.50 and 90.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.41, 238.50 and 90.96 is: 136.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.41 : 238.50 = 90.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.41/238.50 = 90.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.41x = 238.50 × 90.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.41x = 21,693.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,693.51/159.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.09

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