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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.27, 235.62 and 157.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.27, 235.62 and 157.51 is: 234.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.27 : 235.62 = 157.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.27/235.62 = 157.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.27x = 235.62 × 157.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.27x = 37,112.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,112.51/158.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.49

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