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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.67, 237.65 and 90.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.67, 237.65 and 90.15 is: 135.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.67 : 237.65 = 90.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.67/237.65 = 90.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.67x = 237.65 × 90.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.67x = 21,424.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,424.15/158.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.02

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