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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.50, 216.12 and 148.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.50, 216.12 and 148.88 is: 205.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.50 : 216.12 = 148.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.50/216.12 = 148.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.50x = 216.12 × 148.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.50x = 32,175.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,175.95/156.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.60

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