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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.52, 237.39 and 89.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.52, 237.39 and 89.87 is: 134.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.52 : 237.39 = 89.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.52/237.39 = 89.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.52x = 237.39 × 89.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.52x = 21,334.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,334.24/158.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.58

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