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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.41, 234.97 and 149.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.41, 234.97 and 149.49 is: 223.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.41 : 234.97 = 149.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.41/234.97 = 149.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.41x = 234.97 × 149.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.41x = 35,125.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,125.29/157.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.15

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