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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.72, 236.78 and 154.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.72, 236.78 and 154.53 is: 230.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.72 : 236.78 = 154.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.72/236.78 = 154.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.72x = 236.78 × 154.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.72x = 36,588.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,588.84/158.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.53

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