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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.14, 215.33 and 147.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.14, 215.33 and 147.49 is: 203.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.14 : 215.33 = 147.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.14/215.33 = 147.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.14x = 215.33 × 147.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.14x = 31,757.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,757.21/156.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.39

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