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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.44, 234.48 and 147.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.44, 234.48 and 147.44 is: 220.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.44 : 234.48 = 147.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.44/234.48 = 147.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.44x = 234.48 × 147.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.44x = 34,571.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,571.73/156.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.99

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