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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.22, 234.33 and 146.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.22, 234.33 and 146.64 is: 219.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.22 : 234.33 = 146.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.22/234.33 = 146.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.22x = 234.33 × 146.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.22x = 34,360.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,360.98/156.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.95

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