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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.55, 236.51 and 156.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.55, 236.51 and 156.03 is: 232.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.55 : 236.51 = 156.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.55/236.51 = 156.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.55x = 236.51 × 156.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.55x = 36,902.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,902.66/158.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.75

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