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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.84, 234.84 and 149.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.84, 234.84 and 149.28 is: 223.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.84 : 234.84 = 149.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.84/234.84 = 149.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.84x = 234.84 × 149.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.84x = 35,056.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,056.92/156.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.52

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