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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.30, 234.18 and 148.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.30, 234.18 and 148.20 is: 222.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.30 : 234.18 = 148.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.30/234.18 = 148.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.30x = 234.18 × 148.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.30x = 34,705.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,705.48/156.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.04

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