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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.33, 235.77 and 149.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.33, 235.77 and 149.62 is: 224.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.33 : 235.77 = 149.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.33/235.77 = 149.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.33x = 235.77 × 149.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.33x = 35,275.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,275.91/157.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.22

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