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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.42, 215.73 and 148.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.42, 215.73 and 148.86 is: 205.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.42 : 215.73 = 148.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.42/215.73 = 148.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.42x = 215.73 × 148.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.42x = 32,113.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,113.57/156.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.30

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