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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.90, 237.90 and 135.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.90, 237.90 and 135.76 is: 203.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.90 : 237.90 = 135.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.90/237.90 = 135.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.90x = 237.90 × 135.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.90x = 32,297.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,297.30/158.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.26

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