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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.95, 233.91 and 148.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.95, 233.91 and 148.07 is: 220.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.95 : 233.91 = 148.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.95/233.91 = 148.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.95x = 233.91 × 148.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.95x = 34,633.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,633.88/156.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.68

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