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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.04, 215.57 and 148.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.04, 215.57 and 148.55 is: 205.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.04 : 215.57 = 148.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.04/215.57 = 148.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.04x = 215.57 × 148.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.04x = 32,022.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,022.22/156.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.22

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