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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.92, 238.70 and 155.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.92, 238.70 and 155.08 is: 232.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.92 : 238.70 = 155.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.92/238.70 = 155.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.92x = 238.70 × 155.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.92x = 37,017.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,017.60/158.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.93

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