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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.48, 234.76 and 141.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.48, 234.76 and 141.44 is: 212.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.48 : 234.76 = 141.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.48/234.76 = 141.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.48x = 234.76 × 141.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.48x = 33,204.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,204.45/156.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.20

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