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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.78, 233.51 and 148.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.78, 233.51 and 148.50 is: 221.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.78 : 233.51 = 148.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.78/233.51 = 148.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.78x = 233.51 × 148.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.78x = 34,675.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,675.49/156.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.17

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