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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.42, 237.64 and 89.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.42, 237.64 and 89.94 is: 134.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.42 : 237.64 = 89.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.42/237.64 = 89.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.42x = 237.64 × 89.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.42x = 21,373.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,373.34/158.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.92

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