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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.42, 238.03 and 153.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.42, 238.03 and 153.63 is: 230.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.42 : 238.03 = 153.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.42/238.03 = 153.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.42x = 238.03 × 153.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.42x = 36,568.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,568.16/158.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.83

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