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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.90, 236.21 and 148.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.90, 236.21 and 148.69 is: 222.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.90 : 236.21 = 148.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.90/236.21 = 148.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.90x = 236.21 × 148.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.90x = 35,120.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,120.73/157.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.43

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