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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.74, 234.50 and 147.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.74, 234.50 and 147.02 is: 219.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.74 : 234.50 = 147.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.74/234.50 = 147.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.74x = 234.50 × 147.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.74x = 34,474.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,474.28/156.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.95

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