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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.57, 239.35 and 90.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.57, 239.35 and 90.92 is: 136.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.57 : 239.35 = 90.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.57/239.35 = 90.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.57x = 239.35 × 90.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.57x = 21,760.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,760.05/159.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.37

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