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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.68, 238.03 and 90.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.68, 238.03 and 90.33 is: 135.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.68 : 238.03 = 90.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.68/238.03 = 90.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.68x = 238.03 × 90.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.68x = 21,501.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,501.25/158.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.50

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