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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.13, 237.38 and 89.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.13, 237.38 and 89.64 is: 134.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.13 : 237.38 = 89.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.13/237.38 = 89.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.13x = 237.38 × 89.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.13x = 21,278.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,278.30/158.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.56

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