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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.60, 236.21 and 152.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.60, 236.21 and 152.93 is: 227.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.60 : 236.21 = 152.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.60/236.21 = 152.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.60x = 236.21 × 152.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.60x = 36,123.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,123.60/158.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.77

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