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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.80, 239.54 and 156.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.80, 239.54 and 156.56 is: 236.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.80 : 239.54 = 156.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.80/239.54 = 156.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.80x = 239.54 × 156.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.80x = 37,502.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,502.38/158.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.16

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