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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.14, 237.39 and 150.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.14, 237.39 and 150.04 is: 225.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.14 : 237.39 = 150.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.14/237.39 = 150.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.14x = 237.39 × 150.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.14x = 35,618.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,618.00/158.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.23

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