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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.11, 236.11 and 150.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.11, 236.11 and 150.21 is: 224.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.11 : 236.11 = 150.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.11/236.11 = 150.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.11x = 236.11 × 150.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.11x = 35,465.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,465.33/158.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.31

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