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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.80, 234.88 and 147.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.80, 234.88 and 147.20 is: 220.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.80 : 234.88 = 147.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.80/234.88 = 147.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.80x = 234.88 × 147.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.80x = 34,574.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,574.34/156.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.50

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