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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.76, 236.61 and 155.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.76, 236.61 and 155.56 is: 231.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.76 : 236.61 = 155.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.76/236.61 = 155.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.76x = 236.61 × 155.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.76x = 36,807.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,807.05/158.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.84

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