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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.03, 236.98 and 89.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.03, 236.98 and 89.59 is: 134.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.03 : 236.98 = 89.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.03/236.98 = 89.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.03x = 236.98 × 89.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.03x = 21,231.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,231.04/158.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.35

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