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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.02, 237.03 and 149.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.02, 237.03 and 149.11 is: 223.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.02 : 237.03 = 149.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.02/237.03 = 149.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.02x = 237.03 × 149.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.02x = 35,343.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,343.54/158.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.67

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