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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.54, 237.56 and 90.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.54, 237.56 and 90.09 is: 134.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.54 : 237.56 = 90.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.54/237.56 = 90.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.54x = 237.56 × 90.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.54x = 21,401.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,401.33/158.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.99

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