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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.85, 237.92 and 155.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.85, 237.92 and 155.43 is: 232.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.85 : 237.92 = 155.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.85/237.92 = 155.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.85x = 237.92 × 155.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.85x = 36,979.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,979.13/158.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.79

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