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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.48, 236.14 and 151.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.48, 236.14 and 151.49 is: 225.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.48 : 236.14 = 151.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.48/236.14 = 151.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.48x = 236.14 × 151.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.48x = 35,772.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,772.09/158.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.72

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