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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.26, 236.98 and 149.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.26, 236.98 and 149.14 is: 223.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.26 : 236.98 = 149.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.26/236.98 = 149.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.26x = 236.98 × 149.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.26x = 35,343.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,343.20/158.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.32

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