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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.92, 236.86 and 155.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.92, 236.86 and 155.88 is: 232.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.92 : 236.86 = 155.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.92/236.86 = 155.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.92x = 236.86 × 155.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.92x = 36,921.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,921.74/158.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.33

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