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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.11, 236.73 and 89.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.11, 236.73 and 89.53 is: 134.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.11 : 236.73 = 89.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.11/236.73 = 89.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.11x = 236.73 × 89.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.11x = 21,194.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,194.44/158.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.05

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