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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.13, 233.62 and 98.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.13, 233.62 and 98.35 is: 147.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.13 : 233.62 = 98.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.13/233.62 = 98.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.13x = 233.62 × 98.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.13x = 22,975.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,975.70/156.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.16

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