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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.28, 235.86 and 152.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.28, 235.86 and 152.40 is: 227.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.28 : 235.86 = 152.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.28/235.86 = 152.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.28x = 235.86 × 152.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.28x = 35,945.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,945.06/158.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.10

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