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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.40, 235.59 and 158.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.40, 235.59 and 158.04 is: 235.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.40 : 235.59 = 158.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.40/235.59 = 158.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.40x = 235.59 × 158.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.40x = 37,232.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,232.64/158.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.05

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