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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.21, 235.81 and 148.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.21, 235.81 and 148.30 is: 222.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.21 : 235.81 = 148.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.21/235.81 = 148.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.21x = 235.81 × 148.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.21x = 34,970.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,970.22/157.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.45

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