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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.37, 237.08 and 89.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.37, 237.08 and 89.68 is: 134.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.37 : 237.08 = 89.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.37/237.08 = 89.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.37x = 237.08 × 89.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.37x = 21,260.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,260.97/158.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.25

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