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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.17, 236.06 and 154.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.17, 236.06 and 154.08 is: 229.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.17 : 236.06 = 154.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.17/236.06 = 154.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.17x = 236.06 × 154.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.17x = 36,372.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,372.12/158.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.96

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