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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.46, 234.85 and 98.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.46, 234.85 and 98.79 is: 148.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.46 : 234.85 = 98.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.46/234.85 = 98.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.46x = 234.85 × 98.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.46x = 23,201.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,201.56/156.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.29

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