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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.10, 235.50 and 157.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.10, 235.50 and 157.36 is: 234.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.10 : 235.50 = 157.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.10/235.50 = 157.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.10x = 235.50 × 157.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.10x = 37,057.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,057.69/158.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.39

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