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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.90, 236.91 and 152.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.90, 236.91 and 152.42 is: 227.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.90 : 236.91 = 152.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.90/236.91 = 152.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.90x = 236.91 × 152.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.90x = 36,109.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,109.06/158.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.24

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