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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.92, 235.56 and 148.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.92, 235.56 and 148.61 is: 221.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.92 : 235.56 = 148.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.92/235.56 = 148.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.92x = 235.56 × 148.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.92x = 35,005.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,005.39/157.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.67

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