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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.57, 238.01 and 90.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.57, 238.01 and 90.16 is: 135.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.57 : 238.01 = 90.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.57/238.01 = 90.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.57x = 238.01 × 90.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.57x = 21,457.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,457.94/158.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.32

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