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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.29, 236.18 and 153.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.29, 236.18 and 153.02 is: 228.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.29 : 236.18 = 153.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.29/236.18 = 153.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.29x = 236.18 × 153.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.29x = 36,141.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,141.24/158.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.33

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