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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.53, 239.09 and 90.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.53, 239.09 and 90.95 is: 136.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.53 : 239.09 = 90.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.53/239.09 = 90.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.53x = 239.09 × 90.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.53x = 21,743.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,743.59/159.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.30

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