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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.41, 215.81 and 98.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.41, 215.81 and 98.16 is: 135.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.41 : 215.81 = 98.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.41/215.81 = 98.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.41x = 215.81 × 98.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.41x = 21,182.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,182.98/156.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.43

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