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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.99, 238.48 and 152.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.99, 238.48 and 152.51 is: 228.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.99 : 238.48 = 152.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.99/238.48 = 152.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.99x = 238.48 × 152.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.99x = 36,369.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,369.01/158.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.76

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