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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.74, 237.79 and 90.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.74, 237.79 and 90.05 is: 134.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.74 : 237.79 = 90.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.74/237.79 = 90.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.74x = 237.79 × 90.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.74x = 21,412.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,412.99/158.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.89

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