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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.14, 216.71 and 148.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.14, 216.71 and 148.49 is: 204.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.14 : 216.71 = 148.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.14/216.71 = 148.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.14x = 216.71 × 148.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.14x = 32,177.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,177.44/157.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.77

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