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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.62, 233.62 and 148.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.62, 233.62 and 148.16 is: 221.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.62 : 233.62 = 148.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.62/233.62 = 148.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.62x = 233.62 × 148.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.62x = 34,613.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,613.14/156.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.00

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