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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.48, 215.96 and 98.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.48, 215.96 and 98.24 is: 135.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.48 : 215.96 = 98.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.48/215.96 = 98.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.48x = 215.96 × 98.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.48x = 21,215.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,215.91/156.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.58

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