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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.08, 235.34 and 148.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.08, 235.34 and 148.88 is: 224.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.08 : 235.34 = 148.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.08/235.34 = 148.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.08x = 235.34 × 148.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.08x = 35,037.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,037.42/156.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.48

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