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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.24, 236.94 and 149.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.24, 236.94 and 149.13 is: 223.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.24 : 236.94 = 149.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.24/236.94 = 149.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.24x = 236.94 × 149.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.24x = 35,334.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,334.86/158.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.31

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