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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.40, 236.16 and 151.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.40, 236.16 and 151.92 is: 226.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.40 : 236.16 = 151.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.40/236.16 = 151.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.40x = 236.16 × 151.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.40x = 35,877.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,877.43/158.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.50

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