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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.40, 237.63 and 89.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.40, 237.63 and 89.95 is: 134.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.40 : 237.63 = 89.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.40/237.63 = 89.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.40x = 237.63 × 89.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.40x = 21,374.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,374.37/158.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.94

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