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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.14, 236.12 and 148.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.14, 236.12 and 148.96 is: 222.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.14 : 236.12 = 148.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.14/236.12 = 148.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.14x = 236.12 × 148.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.14x = 35,172.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,172.44/158.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.41

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