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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.92, 233.76 and 147.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.92, 233.76 and 147.60 is: 219.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.92 : 233.76 = 147.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.92/233.76 = 147.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.92x = 233.76 × 147.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.92x = 34,502.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,502.98/156.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.88

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