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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.29, 237.26 and 154.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.29, 237.26 and 154.69 is: 231.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.29 : 237.26 = 154.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.29/237.26 = 154.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.29x = 237.26 × 154.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.29x = 36,700.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,700.98/158.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.86

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