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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.58, 237.56 and 89.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.58, 237.56 and 89.90 is: 134.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.58 : 237.56 = 89.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.58/237.56 = 89.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.58x = 237.56 × 89.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.58x = 21,355.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,355.01/158.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.66

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