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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.40, 237.88 and 150.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.40, 237.88 and 150.43 is: 225.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.40 : 237.88 = 150.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.40/237.88 = 150.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.40x = 237.88 × 150.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.40x = 35,784.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,784.29/158.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.91

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