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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.01, 236.42 and 89.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.01, 236.42 and 89.58 is: 134.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.01 : 236.42 = 89.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.01/236.42 = 89.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.01x = 236.42 × 89.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.01x = 21,178.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,178.50/158.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.03

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