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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.06, 236.82 and 154.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.06, 236.82 and 154.10 is: 230.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.06 : 236.82 = 154.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.06/236.82 = 154.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.06x = 236.82 × 154.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.06x = 36,493.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,493.96/158.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.89

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