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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.98, 239.72 and 90.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.98, 239.72 and 90.50 is: 135.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.98 : 239.72 = 90.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.98/239.72 = 90.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.98x = 239.72 × 90.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.98x = 21,693.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,693.01/159.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.60

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