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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.73, 237.76 and 152.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.73, 237.76 and 152.38 is: 228.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.73 : 237.76 = 152.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.73/237.76 = 152.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.73x = 237.76 × 152.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.73x = 36,229.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,229.87/158.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.25

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