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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.50, 234.90 and 147.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.50, 234.90 and 147.89 is: 221.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.50 : 234.90 = 147.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.50/234.90 = 147.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.50x = 234.90 × 147.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.50x = 34,739.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,739.95/156.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.98

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