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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.92, 238.41 and 90.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.92, 238.41 and 90.52 is: 135.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.92 : 238.41 = 90.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.92/238.41 = 90.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.92x = 238.41 × 90.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.92x = 21,580.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,580.87/158.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.80

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