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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.57, 237.48 and 151.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.57, 237.48 and 151.53 is: 226.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.57 : 237.48 = 151.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.57/237.48 = 151.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.57x = 237.48 × 151.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.57x = 35,985.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,985.34/158.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.94

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