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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.70, 237.87 and 90.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.70, 237.87 and 90.30 is: 135.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.70 : 237.87 = 90.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.70/237.87 = 90.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.70x = 237.87 × 90.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.70x = 21,479.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,479.66/158.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.35

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