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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.85, 238.56 and 149.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.85, 238.56 and 149.13 is: 223.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.85 : 238.56 = 149.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.85/238.56 = 149.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.85x = 238.56 × 149.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.85x = 35,576.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,576.45/158.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.96

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