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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156, 233.46 and 147.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156, 233.46 and 147.13 is: 220.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156 : 233.46 = 147.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156/233.46 = 147.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156x = 233.46 × 147.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156x = 34,348.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,348.39/156
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.18

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