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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.94, 238.62 and 154.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.94, 238.62 and 154.08 is: 231.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.94 : 238.62 = 154.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.94/238.62 = 154.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.94x = 238.62 × 154.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.94x = 36,766.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,766.57/158.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.32

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