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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.04, 233.78 and 98.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.04, 233.78 and 98.08 is: 146.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.04 : 233.78 = 98.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.04/233.78 = 98.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.04x = 233.78 × 98.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.04x = 22,929.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,929.14/156.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.94

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