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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.48, 237.34 and 154.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.48, 237.34 and 154.38 is: 231.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.48 : 237.34 = 154.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.48/237.34 = 154.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.48x = 237.34 × 154.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.48x = 36,640.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,640.55/158.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.20

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