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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.66, 238.02 and 90.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.66, 238.02 and 90.28 is: 135.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.66 : 238.02 = 90.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.66/238.02 = 90.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.66x = 238.02 × 90.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.66x = 21,488.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,488.45/158.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.44

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