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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.45, 215.96 and 98.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.45, 215.96 and 98.27 is: 135.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.45 : 215.96 = 98.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.45/215.96 = 98.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.45x = 215.96 × 98.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.45x = 21,220.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,220.82/156.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.64

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