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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.34, 216.98 and 148.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.34, 216.98 and 148.23 is: 204.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.34 : 216.98 = 148.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.34/216.98 = 148.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.34x = 216.98 × 148.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.34x = 32,162.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,162.76/157.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.41

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