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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.76, 233.57 and 148.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.76, 233.57 and 148.92 is: 221.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.76 : 233.57 = 148.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.76/233.57 = 148.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.76x = 233.57 × 148.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.76x = 34,783.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,783.24/156.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.89

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