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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.89, 237.90 and 120.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.89, 237.90 and 120.39 is: 180.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.89 : 237.90 = 120.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.89/237.90 = 120.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.89x = 237.90 × 120.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.89x = 28,640.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,640.78/158.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.26

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