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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.98, 236.66 and 148.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.98, 236.66 and 148.43 is: 222.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.98 : 236.66 = 148.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.98/236.66 = 148.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.98x = 236.66 × 148.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.98x = 35,127.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,127.29/157.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.35

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