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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.14, 214.98 and 148.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.14, 214.98 and 148.44 is: 204.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.14 : 214.98 = 148.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.14/214.98 = 148.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.14x = 214.98 × 148.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.14x = 31,910.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,910.89/156.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.38

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