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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.61, 237.45 and 89.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.61, 237.45 and 89.96 is: 134.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.61 : 237.45 = 89.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.61/237.45 = 89.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.61x = 237.45 × 89.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.61x = 21,361.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,361.60/158.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.68

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