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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.02, 216.36 and 148.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.02, 216.36 and 148.78 is: 205.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.02 : 216.36 = 148.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.02/216.36 = 148.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.02x = 216.36 × 148.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.02x = 32,190.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,190.04/157.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.01

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