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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.58, 236.34 and 149.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.58, 236.34 and 149.77 is: 224.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.58 : 236.34 = 149.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.58/236.34 = 149.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.58x = 236.34 × 149.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.58x = 35,396.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,396.72/157.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.62

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