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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.47, 237.83 and 90.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.47, 237.83 and 90.05 is: 135.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.47 : 237.83 = 90.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.47/237.83 = 90.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.47x = 237.83 × 90.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.47x = 21,416.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,416.74/158.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.15

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