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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.93, 238.18 and 153.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.93, 238.18 and 153.02 is: 229.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.93 : 238.18 = 153.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.93/238.18 = 153.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.93x = 238.18 × 153.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.93x = 36,446.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,446.30/158.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.32

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