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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.92, 236.87 and 155.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.92, 236.87 and 155.46 is: 231.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.92 : 236.87 = 155.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.92/236.87 = 155.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.92x = 236.87 × 155.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.92x = 36,823.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,823.81/158.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.71

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