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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.49, 234.09 and 147.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.49, 234.09 and 147.97 is: 221.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.49 : 234.09 = 147.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.49/234.09 = 147.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.49x = 234.09 × 147.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.49x = 34,638.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,638.30/156.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.35

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