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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.95, 237.87 and 90.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.95, 237.87 and 90.28 is: 135.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.95 : 237.87 = 90.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.95/237.87 = 90.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.95x = 237.87 × 90.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.95x = 21,474.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,474.90/158.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.10

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