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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.91, 238.38 and 90.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.91, 238.38 and 90.37 is: 135.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.91 : 238.38 = 90.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.91/238.38 = 90.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.91x = 238.38 × 90.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.91x = 21,542.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,542.40/158.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.56

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