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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.32, 235.94 and 152.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.32, 235.94 and 152.24 is: 226.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.32 : 235.94 = 152.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.32/235.94 = 152.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.32x = 235.94 × 152.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.32x = 35,919.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,919.51/158.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.88

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