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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.46, 237.60 and 89.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.46, 237.60 and 89.08 is: 133.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.46 : 237.60 = 89.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.46/237.60 = 89.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.46x = 237.60 × 89.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.46x = 21,165.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,165.41/158.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.57

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