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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.73, 237.63 and 149.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.73, 237.63 and 149.92 is: 224.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.73 : 237.63 = 149.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.73/237.63 = 149.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.73x = 237.63 × 149.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.73x = 35,625.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,625.46/158.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.45

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