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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.80, 233.58 and 148.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.80, 233.58 and 148.94 is: 221.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.80 : 233.58 = 148.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.80/233.58 = 148.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.80x = 233.58 × 148.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.80x = 34,789.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,789.41/156.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.87

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