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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.44, 215.86 and 98.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.44, 215.86 and 98.19 is: 135.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.44 : 215.86 = 98.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.44/215.86 = 98.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.44x = 215.86 × 98.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.44x = 21,195.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,195.29/156.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.49

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