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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.49, 239.09 and 156.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.49, 239.09 and 156.47 is: 236.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.49 : 239.09 = 156.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.49/239.09 = 156.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.49x = 239.09 × 156.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.49x = 37,408.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,408.43/158.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.03

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