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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.90, 237.94 and 134.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.90, 237.94 and 134.46 is: 201.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.90 : 237.94 = 134.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.90/237.94 = 134.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.90x = 237.94 × 134.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.90x = 31,993.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,993.08/158.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.35

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