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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.38, 235.89 and 149.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.38, 235.89 and 149.64 is: 224.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.38 : 235.89 = 149.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.38/235.89 = 149.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.38x = 235.89 × 149.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.38x = 35,298.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,298.58/157.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.29

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