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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.52, 236.48 and 154.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.52, 236.48 and 154.11 is: 229.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.52 : 236.48 = 154.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.52/236.48 = 154.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.52x = 236.48 × 154.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.52x = 36,442.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,442.37/158.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.90

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