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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.04, 237 and 150.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.04, 237 and 150.90 is: 226.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.04 : 237 = 150.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.04/237 = 150.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.04x = 237 × 150.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.04x = 35,763.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,763.30/158.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.29

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