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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.51, 238.10 and 152.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.51, 238.10 and 152.16 is: 228.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.51 : 238.10 = 152.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.51/238.10 = 152.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.51x = 238.10 × 152.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.51x = 36,228.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,228.54/158.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.56

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