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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.90, 237.15 and 154.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.90, 237.15 and 154.80 is: 231.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.90 : 237.15 = 154.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.90/237.15 = 154.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.90x = 237.15 × 154.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.90x = 36,710.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,710.82/158.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.03

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