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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.36, 234.48 and 98.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.36, 234.48 and 98.60 is: 147.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.36 : 234.48 = 98.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.36/234.48 = 98.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.36x = 234.48 × 98.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.36x = 23,119.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,119.73/156.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.86

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