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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.84, 237.10 and 157.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.84, 237.10 and 157.12 is: 234.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.84 : 237.10 = 157.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.84/237.10 = 157.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.84x = 237.10 × 157.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.84x = 37,253.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,253.15/158.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.53

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