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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.52, 236.40 and 150.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.52, 236.40 and 150.24 is: 224.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.52 : 236.40 = 150.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.52/236.40 = 150.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.52x = 236.40 × 150.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.52x = 35,516.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,516.74/158.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.05

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