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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.90, 233.76 and 149.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.90, 233.76 and 149.15 is: 222.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.90 : 233.76 = 149.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.90/233.76 = 149.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.90x = 233.76 × 149.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.90x = 34,865.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,865.30/156.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.21

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