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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.72, 234.98 and 149.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.72, 234.98 and 149.97 is: 223.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.72 : 234.98 = 149.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.72/234.98 = 149.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.72x = 234.98 × 149.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.72x = 35,239.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,239.20/157.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.44

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