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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.53, 236.19 and 150.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.53, 236.19 and 150.78 is: 224.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.53 : 236.19 = 150.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.53/236.19 = 150.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.53x = 236.19 × 150.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.53x = 35,612.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,612.73/158.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.64

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