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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.68, 238.26 and 153.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.68, 238.26 and 153.08 is: 229.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.68 : 238.26 = 153.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.68/238.26 = 153.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.68x = 238.26 × 153.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.68x = 36,472.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,472.84/158.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.85

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