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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.33, 215.67 and 98.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.33, 215.67 and 98.10 is: 135.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.33 : 215.67 = 98.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.33/215.67 = 98.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.33x = 215.67 × 98.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.33x = 21,157.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,157.23/156.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.34

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