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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.52, 234.42 and 147.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.52, 234.42 and 147.52 is: 220.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.52 : 234.42 = 147.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.52/234.42 = 147.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.52x = 234.42 × 147.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.52x = 34,581.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,581.64/156.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.94

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