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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.34, 237.14 and 152.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.34, 237.14 and 152.86 is: 228.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.34 : 237.14 = 152.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.34/237.14 = 152.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.34x = 237.14 × 152.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.34x = 36,248.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,248.75/158.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.94

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