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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.32, 233.08 and 148.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.32, 233.08 and 148.48 is: 221.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.32 : 233.08 = 148.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.32/233.08 = 148.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.32x = 233.08 × 148.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.32x = 34,607.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,607.72/156.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.39

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