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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.16, 235.96 and 152.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.16, 235.96 and 152.70 is: 227.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.16 : 235.96 = 152.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.16/235.96 = 152.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.16x = 235.96 × 152.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.16x = 36,031.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,031.09/158.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.81

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