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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.56, 238.23 and 147.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.56, 238.23 and 147.81 is: 222.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.56 : 238.23 = 147.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.56/238.23 = 147.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.56x = 238.23 × 147.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.56x = 35,212.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,212.78/158.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.09

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