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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.98, 238.36 and 90.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.98, 238.36 and 90.40 is: 135.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.98 : 238.36 = 90.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.98/238.36 = 90.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.98x = 238.36 × 90.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.98x = 21,547.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,547.74/158.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.54

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