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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.93, 237.94 and 90.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.93, 237.94 and 90.13 is: 134.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.93 : 237.94 = 90.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.93/237.94 = 90.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.93x = 237.94 × 90.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.93x = 21,445.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,445.53/158.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.94

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