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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.81, 238.01 and 156.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.81, 238.01 and 156.38 is: 234.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.81 : 238.01 = 156.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.81/238.01 = 156.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.81x = 238.01 × 156.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.81x = 37,218.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,218.03/158.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.36

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