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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.44, 239.04 and 151.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.44, 239.04 and 151.16 is: 228.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.44 : 239.04 = 151.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.44/239.04 = 151.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.44x = 239.04 × 151.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.44x = 36,133.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,133.29/158.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.06

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