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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.50, 237.38 and 148.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.50, 237.38 and 148.68 is: 224.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.50 : 237.38 = 148.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.50/237.38 = 148.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.50x = 237.38 × 148.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.50x = 35,293.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,293.66/157.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.09

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