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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.72, 236.56 and 150.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.72, 236.56 and 150.70 is: 226.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.72 : 236.56 = 150.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.72/236.56 = 150.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.72x = 236.56 × 150.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.72x = 35,649.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,649.59/157.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.03

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