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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.32, 236.03 and 149.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.32, 236.03 and 149.58 is: 224.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.32 : 236.03 = 149.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.32/236.03 = 149.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.32x = 236.03 × 149.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.32x = 35,304.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,304.62/157.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.41

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