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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.68, 237.96 and 90.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.68, 237.96 and 90.25 is: 135.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.68 : 237.96 = 90.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.68/237.96 = 90.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.68x = 237.96 × 90.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.68x = 21,475.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,475.89/158.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.34

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