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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.30, 236.56 and 149.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.30, 236.56 and 149.52 is: 223.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.30 : 236.56 = 149.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.30/236.56 = 149.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.30x = 236.56 × 149.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.30x = 35,370.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,370.08/158.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.44

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