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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.03, 235.65 and 154.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.03, 235.65 and 154.54 is: 230.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.03 : 235.65 = 154.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.03/235.65 = 154.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.03x = 235.65 × 154.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.03x = 36,418.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,418.23/158.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.45

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