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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.64, 237.53 and 90.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.64, 237.53 and 90.06 is: 134.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.64 : 237.53 = 90.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.64/237.53 = 90.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.64x = 237.53 × 90.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.64x = 21,391.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,391.95/158.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.85

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