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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.99, 238.35 and 90.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.99, 238.35 and 90.28 is: 135.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.99 : 238.35 = 90.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.99/238.35 = 90.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.99x = 238.35 × 90.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.99x = 21,517.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,517.05/158.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.34

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