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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.41, 236.28 and 149.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.41, 236.28 and 149.82 is: 224.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.41 : 236.28 = 149.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.41/236.28 = 149.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.41x = 236.28 × 149.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.41x = 35,399.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,399.15/157.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.88

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