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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.25, 215.70 and 98.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.25, 215.70 and 98.07 is: 135.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.25 : 215.70 = 98.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.25/215.70 = 98.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.25x = 215.70 × 98.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.25x = 21,152.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,152.13/156.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.37

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