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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.72, 236.74 and 150.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.72, 236.74 and 150.20 is: 225.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.72 : 236.74 = 150.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.72/236.74 = 150.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.72x = 236.74 × 150.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.72x = 35,558.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,558.35/157.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.45

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