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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.50, 239.07 and 90.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.50, 239.07 and 90.87 is: 136.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.50 : 239.07 = 90.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.50/239.07 = 90.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.50x = 239.07 × 90.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.50x = 21,724.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,724.00/159.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.20

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