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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.88, 235.72 and 148.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.88, 235.72 and 148.67 is: 221.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.88 : 235.72 = 148.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.88/235.72 = 148.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.88x = 235.72 × 148.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.88x = 35,043.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,043.97/157.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.96

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