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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.21, 237.33 and 89.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.21, 237.33 and 89.77 is: 134.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.21 : 237.33 = 89.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.21/237.33 = 89.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.21x = 237.33 × 89.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.21x = 21,303.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,303.48/158.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.65

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