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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.34, 215.78 and 98.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.34, 215.78 and 98.13 is: 135.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.34 : 215.78 = 98.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.34/215.78 = 98.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.34x = 215.78 × 98.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.34x = 21,174.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,174.49/156.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.44

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