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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.04, 234.00 and 150.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.04, 234.00 and 150.06 is: 223.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.04 : 234.00 = 150.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.04/234.00 = 150.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.04x = 234.00 × 150.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.04x = 35,112.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,112.60/157.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.59

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