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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.70, 233.40 and 149.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.70, 233.40 and 149.68 is: 222.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.70 : 233.40 = 149.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.70/233.40 = 149.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.70x = 233.40 × 149.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.70x = 34,935.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,935.31/156.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.94

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