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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.50, 234.96 and 146.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.50, 234.96 and 146.60 is: 220.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.50 : 234.96 = 146.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.50/234.96 = 146.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.50x = 234.96 × 146.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.50x = 34,445.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,445.14/156.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.10

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