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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.62, 237.72 and 90.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.62, 237.72 and 90.16 is: 135.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.62 : 237.72 = 90.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.62/237.72 = 90.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.62x = 237.72 × 90.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.62x = 21,432.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,432.84/158.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.12

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