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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.99, 238.17 and 90.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.99, 238.17 and 90.30 is: 135.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.99 : 238.17 = 90.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.99/238.17 = 90.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.99x = 238.17 × 90.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.99x = 21,506.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,506.75/158.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.27

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