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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.12, 234.68 and 150.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.12, 234.68 and 150.16 is: 224.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.12 : 234.68 = 150.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.12/234.68 = 150.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.12x = 234.68 × 150.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.12x = 35,239.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,239.55/157.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.28

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