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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.69, 238.12 and 90.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.69, 238.12 and 90.25 is: 135.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.69 : 238.12 = 90.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.69/238.12 = 90.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.69x = 238.12 × 90.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.69x = 21,489.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,489.51/158.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.42

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