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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.68, 239.65 and 158.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.68, 239.65 and 158.68 is: 239.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.68 : 239.65 = 158.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.68/239.65 = 158.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.68x = 239.65 × 158.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.68x = 38,027.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,027.66/158.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.65

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