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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.60, 238.44 and 154.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.60, 238.44 and 154.52 is: 232.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.60 : 238.44 = 154.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.60/238.44 = 154.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.60x = 238.44 × 154.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.60x = 36,843.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,843.75/158.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.31

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