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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.38, 233.93 and 146.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.38, 233.93 and 146.66 is: 219.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.38 : 233.93 = 146.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.38/233.93 = 146.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.38x = 233.93 × 146.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.38x = 34,307.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,307.37/156.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.39

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