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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.29, 237.60 and 89.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.29, 237.60 and 89.81 is: 134.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.29 : 237.60 = 89.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.29/237.60 = 89.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.29x = 237.60 × 89.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.29x = 21,338.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,338.56/158.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.81

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