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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.97, 238.56 and 90.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.97, 238.56 and 90.64 is: 136.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.97 : 238.56 = 90.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.97/238.56 = 90.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.97x = 238.56 × 90.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.97x = 21,623.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,623.08/158.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.02

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