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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.90, 238.73 and 134.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.90, 238.73 and 134.78 is: 202.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.90 : 238.73 = 134.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.90/238.73 = 134.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.90x = 238.73 × 134.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.90x = 32,174.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,174.16/158.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.49

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